Abstract
We consider the proposed use of a 'pre-degradation' state as a reference baseline for damaged ecosystems to be unrealistic (J. Kotiaho et al. Nature 532, 37; 2016). Instead of this 'Garden of Eden' baseline, we argue that restoration should respond to current drivers of biodiversity loss and decline in ecosystem function and services.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 469 |
Number of pages | 1 |
Journal | Nature |
Volume | 533 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 25 May 2016 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- pre-degradation
- damaged ecosystems
- native species
- invasive species