Chapter 9

Question 0

Climate state

Answer 0

Steady-state that would persist indefinitely
Maximum biological diversity
Maximum storage of chemical element
Maximum biological diversity

Question 1

Principles for restoration

Answer 1

Ecosystems are dynamic not static
No simple set of rules will be applicable tons specific restoration project
Adaptive management, using the best science, is necessary for restoration to succeed
Careful consideration of ecosystems, geology, and hydrology plays an important role in all restoration projects

Question 2

Goals of restoration

Answer 2

Frequently accepted that restoration means restoring an ecosystem to its historical range of variation and to an ability to sustain itself and it’s crucial functions
Cycling of chemical elements
The flow of energy
Maintenance of biological diversity

Question 3

Rehabiliton

Answer 3

Moving a system closer to its natural state while recognizing that full ecological restoration of a disturbed system is beyond human intervention

Question 4

Revitalization

Answer 4

Projects with objectives that go beyond met ecosystem restoration. Multipurpose projects.

Question 5

Criteria used to judge success of restoration

Answer 5

Depends on
Details of projects
Target (reference) ecosystem to which the restored ecosystem is compared
Varies between projects, but there are a few general criteria