Insights from a cross-disciplinary seminar: 10 pivotal papers for ecological restoration

Melissa V. Eitzel; Sibyl Diver; Hillary Sardiñas; Lauren M. Hallett; Jessica J. Olson; Adam Romero; Gustavo de L. T. Oliveira; Alex T. Schuknecht; Rob Tidmore; Katharine N. Suding

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Insights from a cross-disciplinary seminar: 10 pivotal papers for ecological restoration

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Authors:

Melissa V. Eitzel, Sibyl Diver, Hillary Sardiñas, Lauren M. Hallett, Jessica J. Olson, Adam Romero, Gustavo de L. T. Oliveira, Alex T. Schuknecht, Rob Tidmore, Katharine N. Suding

Year:

2011

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Pacific Northwest Research Station

Source:

Restoration Ecology. 20(2): 1-6

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Abstract

Restoration ecology is a deepening and diversifying field with current research incorporating multiple disciplines and infusing long-standing ideas with fresh perspectives. We present a list of 10 recent pivotal papers exemplifying new directions in ecological restoration that were selected by students in a cross-disciplinary graduate seminar at the University of California, Berkeley. We highlight research that applies ecological theory to improve restoration practice in the context of global change (e.g., climate modeling, evaluation of novel ecosystems) and discuss remaining knowledge gaps. We also discuss papers that recognize the social context of restoration and the coupled nature of social and ecological systems, ranging from the incorporation of cultural values and Traditional Ecological Knowledge into restoration, to the consideration of the broader impacts of markets on restoration practices.

Keywords

climate modeling, coupled social and ecological systems, ecological monitoring, ecosystem services markets, global change, novel ecosystems, restoration practice, Traditional Ecological Knowledge

Citation

Eitzel, Melissa V.; Diver, Sibyl; Sardiñas, Hillary; Hallett, Lauren M.; Olson, Jessica J.; Romero, Adam; Oliveira, Gustavo de L.T.; Schuknecht, Alex T.; Tidmore, Rob; Suding, Katharine N. 2011. Insights from a cross-disciplinary seminar: 10 pivotal papers for ecological restoration. Restoration Ecology. 20(2): 1-6.