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Biology
Damion C. Ciotti, Jared Mckee, Karen L. Pope, G. Mathias Kondolf, Michael M. Pollock
Summary: Process-based restoration of fluvial systems aims to restore ecosystems by freeing natural processes, but there is currently a lack of design criteria to evaluate whether projects are likely to achieve restoration objectives.
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Biology
Caroline S. Nash, Gordon E. Grant, Susan Charnley, Jason B. Dunham, Hannah Gosnell, Mark B. Hausner, David S. Pilliod, Jimmy D. Taylor
Summary: This article introduces a process-expectation framework that links beaver-related restoration tactics to commonly expected outcomes, revealing that outcomes often depend on complex process pathways over which humans have limited control. Therefore, a more useful paradigm for evaluating process-based restoration would be to identify relevant processes and document project progress.
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Engineering, Environmental
Jip de Vries, Michiel H. S. Kraak, Richard A. Skeffington, Andrew J. Wade, Piet F. M. Verdonschot
Summary: Aquatic ecosystems are impacted by various environmental stressors, and it is crucial to understand how ecosystems respond to stressors and their combined effects on ecological status. Bayesian Networks are used to simulate stream macroinvertebrates' responses to multiple stressors, providing a promising avenue for scenario analyses in restoration management.
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Ecology
Federico Preti, Vittoria Capobianco, Paola Sangalli
Summary: This study compares the definitions and objectives of Soil and Water Bioengineering (SWB) and Nature-based solutions (NBS), and finds that NBS is a unifying concept that integrates climate change adaptation, mitigation, and disaster reduction efforts, incorporating many aspects of SWB criteria and applications.
ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hongyu Gao, Chao Linghu, Di Su, Yu Zheng, Zhenzhen Song, Fangqin Cheng
Summary: This study comprehensively analyzed the influence of the freeze-thaw process on the performance of CGEr and the environmental risk of heavy metals. The results showed that the freeze-thaw process reduced the performance of CGEr and reduced the ecological risk of heavy metals. The study also found that the freeze-thaw process destroyed the pore structure of the material and affected the occurrence form of heavy metals, thus reducing the potential ecological risk of the material.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiaofeng Wang, Lele Yu, Tingting Liu, Yixin He, Shengnan Wu, Huai Chen, Xingzhong Yuan, Jilong Wang, Xianxiang Li, Hang Li, Ziyi Que, Zhaoyin Qing, Ting Zhou
Summary: The study found that urban streams are hotspots for methane and nitrous oxide emissions, but comprehensive restoration efforts can significantly reduce emission intensity. Sewage interception and nutrient removal, along with increased environmental investments, are effective measures for controlling emission dynamics and improving water quality in polluted urban streams.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hua Liu, Shiliang Liu, Fangfang Wang, Yifei Zhao, Yuhong Dong
Summary: This study utilized a model to assess the compensation of ecosystem services and biodiversity resulting from ecological degradation, specifically in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. The study identified the impacted and required areas, as well as evaluated nature's contribution to people under current and future scenarios. The findings highlight the significance of ecological restoration in showcasing the role of nature's contribution to human well-being, aiding in the development of targeted ecological strategies.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Thomas Depret, Nathalie Thommeret, Herve Piegay, Emmanuele Gautier
Summary: This study examines the lateral mobility of the low-energy meandering gravel-bed Cher River in France. The presence of fluvial engineering works and anthropogenic structures has severely constrained the planform dynamics of the river, reducing its potential for lateral movement. Removing bank protections alone is unlikely to achieve good ecological status for the entire river corridor, but combining it with gravel augmentations may restore local lateral mobility.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Nur Arifatul Ulya, Edwin Martin, Mamat Rahmat, Bambang Tejo Premono, Leo Rio Ependi Malau, Efendi Agus Waluyo, Andika Imanullah, Abdul Hakim Lukman, Asmaliyah, Armansyah, Dani Saputra, Etik Erna Wati Hadi, Fatahul Azwar, Hengki Siahaan, Purwanto, Mario Damanik, Nuralamin, Raissa Anjani, Sigit Andy Cahyono, Sri Utami, Sri Agustini
Summary: Indonesia's tropical peatlands are at risk of degradation and conversion, despite being one of the world's largest carbon sinks. The government is committed to restoration, but the current top-down approach lacks community participation. This study focuses on the potential of the tamanu oil business in restoring degraded peatlands, and recommends policy support and planting programs to ensure success.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Han Liu, Junqiang Lin, Dongsheng Wang, Jin Huang, Hao Jiang, Di Zhang, Qidong Peng, Jing Yang
Summary: The construction of hydropower projects has significantly impacted fish habitats and their behavior. This study investigates the relationship between fish behavior and hydrodynamic indicators in a near-natural setting. The findings will be used to improve river restoration projects, enhance fish resources, and minimize the negative effects of hydropower projects on the environment.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Qing Zhan, Lisette N. de Senerpont Domis, Miquel Lurling, Rafael Marce, Tom S. Heuts, Sven Teurlincx
Summary: This study proposes an ecosystem service modeling tool that integrates lake physics, ecology, and service provisioning to evaluate the impacts of restoration measures on ecosystem services. The results suggest that restoration measures can improve the provision of most ecosystem services, but their effectiveness may be affected by future climate conditions.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Freddy Rey
Summary: The challenge of reconciling erosion control and flood prevention with restoration of diversity is crucial for society today. There is a need for innovative actions that integrate these components to harmonize flood prevention and erosion control with biodiversity restoration at the water catchment scale.
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Plant Sciences
Xiaoqian Gong, Zhimin Qi, Jia Wen, Yongzhi Yan, Qingfu Liu, Yuanheng Li, Qing Zhang
Summary: This study explored the changes in plant taxonomic, functional, and phylogenetic diversity and driving factors during a 35-year aerial seeding restoration in Mu Us sandy land. The results showed that plant diversity increased first and then tended to a saturation state in the middle of restoration. Soil nutrients, including TN, TOC, and NO3--N, were positively correlated with plant diversity, while AP showed a negative correlation. Soil nitrogen and carbon promoted diversity in the early restoration period, while phosphorus limited diversity in the middle and late restoration periods. Restoration time, soil nutrients, and climate factors were identified as the main factors affecting plant diversity.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xiaocui Wen, Jiawei Zhou, Siyan Zheng, Zhangwei Yang, Zheng Lu, Xueqin Jiang, Lingzhi Zhao, Bo Yan, Xiaofan Yang, Tao Chen
Summary: This study investigated the HMs contamination and microbial community dynamics during a three-year revegetation of production Pb-Zn tailings in northern Guangdong province, China. The results showed that prolonged tailings stockpiling exacerbated Pb contamination, but revegetation effectively alleviated Pb. Pseudomonas emerged as a potential Pb remediator during the revegetation process.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jian Zhang, Yicheng Fu, Wenqi Peng, Jinyong Zhao, Hao Chen
Summary: River cascade development has a significant impact on the hydrological and habitat characteristics of the region, particularly on resident fish species. By studying the ecological effects on key fish species in the Yuanjiang River, researchers were able to determine the appropriate ecological flows required for their survival and breeding. This NbS-based approach can greatly improve the ecological restoration of rivers and enhance the habitats for aquatic organisms.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)