Creating woodland islets to reconcile ecological restoration, conservation, and agricultural land use
2008
Rey Benayas, José María | Bullock, James | Newton, Adrian | Universidad de Alcalá. Departamento de Ciencias de la Vida | Unidad Docente Ecología
Restoration initiatives seek to address widespread deforestation and forest degradation, but face substantial problems. “Passive restoration”, whereby abandoned agricultural land undergoes secondary succession, is often slow, owing to biotic and abiotic limitations. “Active restoration”, chiefly accomplished by planting trees, can be very expensive if large areas are to be restored. We suggest “woodland islets” as an alternative way to achieve ecological restoration in extensive agricultural landscapes, particularly in low-productivity environments. This approach involves the planting of many small, dense blocks of native trees to enhance biodiversity and provide a range of ecosystem services. If the surrounding land is abandoned, the islets act as sources of woodland species and seed, which can accelerate woodland development. Alternatively, if the surrounding area is used for cultivation or pasture, the islets will increase the conservation value of the land and offer the potential for income generation. Here, we review existing approaches to woodland restoration and evaluate the relative strengths and weaknesses of the woodland islets approach.
اظهر المزيد [+] اقل [-]This research has been financed by the projects: EU INCO Programme (REFORLAN: EU INCO-CT-2006- 032132), UE Alpha Programme II-0411-FA-FCD-FI-FC, Spanish Ministry of Science and Education CGL2004-00355/BOS, Madrid Government S-0505/AMB/0355 (REMEDINAL), and UK RELU Award 227/0010 “FarmCAT”.
اظهر المزيد [+] اقل [-]Comisión Europea
اظهر المزيد [+] اقل [-]Ministerio de Educación y Ciencia
اظهر المزيد [+] اقل [-]Comunidad de Madrid
اظهر المزيد [+] اقل [-]الكلمات المفتاحية الخاصة بالمكنز الزراعي (أجروفوك)
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