Restoration

Question 1

Restoration

Answer 1

An active attempt to return an ecosystem to an earlier condition following degradation resulting from any kind of disturbance

Question 2

CBD and most countries

Answer 2

Legally committed “as far as possible and as appropriate” to rehabilitate and restore degraded ecosystems and so stop the spread of invasive species

Must study the desirability of re-introducing listed species

Question 3

9 Habitat restoration targets by Society for Ecological Restoration

Answer 3

1. Contains characteristic set of species
2. Consist of indigenous species
3. All functional groups necessary for continued development and stability
4. Physical environment capable of reproducing populations of species necessary for continued stability
5. Function
6. Integration
7. Potential threats from surrounding landscapes
8. Sufficient resilience
9. Self sustaining

Question 4

Habitat restoration toolbox

Answer 4

Look on slides

Question 5

Re-introduction

Answer 5

Attempt to establish a species in an area that was once part of its historical range

Question 6

Re-inforcement

Answer 6

Addition of individuals to an existing population

Question 7

Conservation introduction

Answer 7

Attempt to establish a species for the purpose of conservation outside its recorded distribution but within an appropriate habitat

Question 8

Assisted colonisation

Answer 8

Facilitation of movement of species to sites that are likely to become suitable

Question 9

Restoration conclusion

Answer 9

Restoration less desirable than habitat protection

May take centuries

Often requires protection and re-introduction of species

Question 10

Predators and humans

Answer 10

Large carnivore populations in Europe increasing due to conservation success

Human - wildlife conflicts need to be addressed through education