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Ecological Restoration and Restoration Ecology

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What is the primary goal of restoration ecology?

To repair disturbed ecosystems through human intervention (correct)

To study the effects of environmental changes on ecosystem structure

To create a new ecosystem where it had not previously occurred

To replicate a pre-disturbance ecosystem

What type of restoration aims to increase the suitability of a site as habitat for some desired species?

Erosion control

Habitat enhancement (correct)

Remediation

Revegetation

What is the term for the establishment of vegetation on sites where it has been previously lost?

Habitat restoration

Ecosystem enhancement

Ecosystem creation

Revegetation (correct)

What is an example of a specific ecosystem function that restoration projects may aim to restore or improve?

Pollination Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a disturbance that can alter ecosystem structure and function?

Intense grazing Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consideration when selecting a target state for a restoration project?

A 'natural' pre-disturbance condition or reference state Signup and view all the answers

Why may an historical target no longer be appropriate under current or projected conditions?

Because some species may have already gone extinct in the area Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of ecological restoration projects?

They often involve complex collaborations and negotiations Signup and view all the answers

What is a common element of conservation biology that is also relevant to ecological restoration?

Animal reintroduction Signup and view all the answers

When did modern restoration ecology and its practice begin?

In the early 1900s Signup and view all the answers