Evaluating the process of ecological restoration
Nilsson, Christer; Aradóttir, Ása L.; Hagen, Dagmar; Halldórsson, G.; Høegh, K.; Mitchell, Ruth J.; Raulund-Rasmussen, Karsten; Svavarsdottir, Kristin; Tolvanen, Anne; Wilson, Scott D.
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e developed a conceptual framework for evaluating the process of ecological restoration and applied it to 10 examples
of restoration projects in the northern hemisphere. We identified three major phases, planning, implementation, and monitoring, in
the restoration process. We found that evaluation occurred both within and between the three phases, that it included both formal and
informal components, and that it often had an impact on the performance of the projects. Most evaluations were short-term and only
some parts of them were properly documented. Poor or short-term evaluation of the restoration process creates a risk that inefficient
methods will continue to be used, which reduces the efficiency and effectiveness of restoration. To improve the restoration process and
to transfer the knowledge to future projects, we argue for more formal, sustained evaluation procedures, involving all relevant
stakeholders, and increased and improved documentation and dissemination of the results.
Key Words: ecological restoration; evaluation; Northern Hemisphere; restoration implementation; restoration monitoring; restoration
planning
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