Restoration of ecosystem services and biodiversity: conflicts and opportunities

Bullock, James M. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0529-4020; Aronson, James; Newton, Adrian C.; Pywell, Richard F. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6431-9959; Rey-Benayas, Jose M.. 2011 Restoration of ecosystem services and biodiversity: conflicts and opportunities. Trends in Ecology & Evolution, 26 (10). 541-549. 10.1016/j.tree.2011.06.011

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Abstract/Summary

Ecological restoration is becoming regarded as a major strategy for increasing the provision of ecosystem services as well as reversing biodiversity losses. Here, we show that restoration projects can be effective in enhancing both, but that conflicts can arise, especially if single services are targeted in isolation. Furthermore, recovery of biodiversity and services can be slow and incomplete. Despite this uncertainty, new methods of ecosystem service valuation are suggesting that the economic benefits of restoration can outweigh costs. Payment for Ecosystem Service schemes could therefore provide incentives for restoration, but require development to ensure biodiversity and multiple services are enhanced and the needs of different stakeholders are met. Such approaches must be implemented widely if new global restoration targets are to be achieved.

Item Type:	Publication - Article
Digital Object Identifier (DOI):	10.1016/j.tree.2011.06.011
Programmes:	CEH Topics & Objectives 2009 - 2012 > Biodiversity > BD Topic 3 - Managing Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services in a Changing Environment
UKCEH and CEH Sections/Science Areas:	Pywell Hails
ISSN:	0169-5347
NORA Subject Terms:	Biology and Microbiology Ecology and Environment
Date made live:	14 Oct 2011 14:16 +0 (UTC)
URI:	https://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/15218

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