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Ecology
Maike Dellicour, Thibaut Goret, Julien Piqueray, Adeline Fayolle, Jerome Bindelle, Gregory Mahy
Summary: The restoration of hay meadows is a major challenge in temperate Europe. Evaluation of restoration success requires a relevant reference ecosystem, which may not be applicable in the present ecological and socio-economic context. This study assessed the success of three restoration techniques for lowland hay meadows and suggests the need for a new reference framework.
FRONTIERS IN ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Jake M. Robinson, Martin F. Breed, Nicole L. Maher, Dylan Gibson, Luisa C. Ducki, Rachel J. Standish, Erik J. Veneklaas, David J. Merritt, Suzanne M. Prober, Michael Renton, Sarah Broomfield, Mark P. Dobrowolski, Siegfried L. Krauss
Summary: Post-mining scenarios pose challenges for restoration, especially in the context of climate change. The importance of seed provenance and substrate reconstruction in ecosystem recovery has been quantified, showing that substrate is more important than provenance. This finding has important implications for global ecosystem restoration efforts.
RESTORATION ECOLOGY
(2023)
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Forestry
Chaeyoung Kim, Wheemoon Kim, Wonkyong Song, Jaepil Cho, Jaeyong Choi
Summary: This study examines the influence of climate change on ecological restoration and plant species distribution. By analyzing climatic factors such as temperature and precipitation, it identifies the potential adaptability changes of Acer pictum and Quercus acuta. The study establishes seed transfer zones based on climate data to minimize maladaptation of seed movement. It provides evidence for ecological restoration, sustainable development, and future conservation and management plans for economically valuable species.
Article
Ecology
Sheree J. Walters, Todd P. Robinson, Margaret Byrne, Paul Nevill
Summary: Provenance delineation is important for ecological restoration, but its application using genomics approach is rare. This study investigated two pairs of co-occurring plant species in mesic and semi-arid environments using neutral genetic data and landscape genomics, and found that the geographic extent of provenances and the required genetic change differed between the species and habitats. Future climate scenarios also had different effects on provenance patterns. This suggests that provenance guidelines should consider species and habitat dependencies.
RESTORATION ECOLOGY
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Sergei Schaub, Robert Finger, Nina Buchmann, Vera Steiner, Valentin H. Klaus
Summary: The study reveals that increasing plant diversity in grasslands can be expensive, as seed mixtures with higher diversity tend to have higher prices. The origin of plant provenance and the diversity of seed mixtures significantly impact the price, highlighting the need to consider these costs when making recommendations to farmers and stakeholders.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Andre Luis Regolin, Renata L. Muylaert, Ana Cristina Crestani, Wesley Dattilo, Milton Cezar Ribeiro
Summary: Bats play a crucial role as seed dispersers in fragmented landscapes, yet there is still limited understanding on the landscape-level effects of plant-bat interactions. Future studies should focus on evaluating bat-plant networks along habitat-loss and fragmentation gradients to better support regeneration and restoration programs.
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Plant Sciences
Carlos R. Magni, Nicole Saavedra, Sergio E. Espinoza, Marco A. Yanez, Ivan Quiroz, Angela Faundez, Ivan Grez, Eduardo Martinez-Herrera
Summary: The study assessed the effects of seed source and forest cover on the germination and survival of Cryptocarya alba established through direct seeding. Different forest cover types were identified within the natural park, with the dense forest cover showing the highest germination and survival rates. It is recommended to use local seeds on dense forest cover for the direct seeding of this species in Mediterranean-type climate zones prone to droughts.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ana D. Sampaio, Pedro F. Pereira, Alice Nunes, Adelaide Clemente, Vania Salgueiro, Carmo Silva, Antonio Mira, Cristina Branquinho, Pedro A. Salgueiro
Summary: The study assessed restoration success in a quarry undergoing restoration practices for 40 years, finding that bird abundance in the restored area was significantly lower and the bird community composition differed from neighboring natural and semi-natural areas. Vegetation characteristics, such as native vegetation cover and fruit richness, played a key role in driving bird community composition and influencing seed dispersal services.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Md Masum Billah, Md Khurshid Alam Bhuiyan, Mohammad Ahsanul Islam, Jewel Das, A. T. M. Rafiqul Hoque
Summary: This paper provides an overview of salt marsh restoration techniques and success indicators. The data shows that most salt marshes are restored through assisted abiotic strategies. A total of 214 indicators were found, covering various aspects of salt marsh ecology. The authors also identified several recent research hotspots.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Pedro Augusto Thomas, Ana Boeira Porto, Gerhard Ernst Overbeck, Sandra Cristina Muller
Summary: This study evaluated the potential of hay transfer for the restoration of subtropical grasslands in Southern Brazil. The results showed that hay harvested in mid-Spring and early-Summer resulted in more seedling emergence. Using a larger amount of hay also increased species richness, regardless of the harvest date.
Article
Ecology
Sean B. Rapai, Duncan McColl, Brianna Collis, Thomas Henry, Darwyn Coxson
Summary: This study examined the survival and cover of transplanted lichens in a post-wildfire environment in British Columbia. The results showed that transplanted lichens survived and had higher percent cover compared to the controls.
RESTORATION ECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Forestry
Susana Adriana Montano-Arias, Hilda Araceli Zavaleta-Mancera, Sara Lucia Camargo-Ricalde, Rosaura Grether
Summary: Mimosa luisana seeds have a long lifespan, with germination percentage depending on seed age and scarification. Slow seedling growth and the presence of foliar cotyledons were observed in all seed age groups.
TREES-STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Amber J. Johnson, Bradley Geary, April Hulet, Matthew D. Madsen
Summary: Many plant species have strong seed dormancy, which can impede restoration efforts. This study found that coating seeds with GA(3)-impregnated polymer can overcome dormancy and increase germination rate. Additionally, creating a favorable microsite with increased soil moisture can also mitigate seed dormancy. The research compared the establishment of coated and uncoated seeds under different planting conditions and found that both GA(3) seed coating and deep, U-shaped furrows can improve the restoration success of some native forbs.
Article
Ecology
Sufiya Rashid, Kausar Rashid, Aijaz H. Ganie, Irshad A. Nawchoo, Anzar Ahmad Khuroo
Summary: This study investigated the seed ecology traits and regeneration potential of Actaea kashmiriana. It found that the species' seeds are wind-dispersed and have gradually decreased viability. Treatment with gibberellic acid showed the highest percentage of seed germination.
ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Rafael da Silveira Bueno, Daniel Garcia, Mauro Galetti, Tommaso La Mantia
Summary: The study investigated the trophic and spatial seed dispersal networks supporting the expansion of woody vegetation in a pastureland within the largest forest remnant in western Sicily, Italy. Results showed differences in seed dispersal patterns between birds, mammals, and cattle, with higher seed rain densities in woodland pastures compared to forests. Additionally, a significant proportion of seeds dispersed by cattle and red fox were deposited on unpaved roads, highlighting the impact of man-made habitat heterogeneity on seed dispersal services.
GLOBAL ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION
(2021)
