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0000-0002-3409-0644
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The University of Edinburgh
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Publisher: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Date: 24-01-2022
DOI: 10.1101/2022.01.23.477429
Abstract: Habitat destruction and bio ersity loss from exploitation of ecosystems have led to increased restoration and conservation efforts worldwide. Disturbed ecosystems accumulate a recovery debt – the accumulated loss of ecosystem services - and quantifying this debt presents a valuable tool to develop better ecosystem restoration practices. Here, we quantified the ongoing recovery debt following structural restoration of oyster habitats, one of the most degraded marine ecosystems worldwide. We found that whilst restoration initiates a rapid increase in bio ersity and abundance of 2- to 5-fold relative to unrestored habitat, recovery rate decreases substantially within a few years post-restoration and accumulated global recovery debt persists at % per annum. Therefore, while efficient restoration methods will produce enhanced recovery success and minimise recovery debt, potential future coastal development should be weighed up against not just the instantaneous damage to ecosystem functions and services but also the potential for generational loss of services and long-term recovery.
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 23-03-2020
DOI: 10.1111/CSP2.198
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 11-2020
DOI: 10.1002/AQC.3410
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 17-01-2018
DOI: 10.1002/ECE3.3744
Abstract: Invasive alien species ( IAS ) constitute a major threat to global biological ersity. In order to control their spread, a detailed understanding of the factors influencing their distribution is essential. Although international trade is regarded as a major force structuring spatial patterns of IAS , the role of other social factors remains unclear. Despite studies highlighting the importance of strong governance in slowing drivers of bio ersity loss such as logging, deforestation, and agricultural intensification, no study has yet analyzed its contribution to the issue of IAS . Using estimates of governance quality and comprehensive spatiotemporal IAS data, we performed multiple linear regressions to investigate the effect of governance quality upon the distribution of species listed under “100 of the worst” IAS in 38 Eurasian countries as defined by DASIE . Our model suggested that for countries with higher GDP , stronger governance was associated with a greater number of the worst IAS in contrast, for the lowest GDP countries under analysis, stronger governance was associated with fewer of these IAS . We elucidate how the quality of governance within a country has implications for trade, tourism, transport, legislation, and economic development, all of which influence the spread of IAS . While our findings support the common assumption that strengthening governance benefits conservation interventions in countries of smaller economy, we find that this effect is not universal. Stronger governance alone cannot adequately address the problem of IAS , and targeted action is required in relatively high‐ GDP countries in order to stem the influx of IAS associated with high volumes of trade.
Publisher: American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
Date: 25-11-2022
Abstract: Human activities have led to degradation of ecosystems globally. The lost ecosystem functions and services accumulate from the time of disturbance to the full recovery of the ecosystem and can be quantified as a “recovery debt,” providing a valuable tool to develop better restoration practices that accelerate recovery and limit losses. Here, we quantified the recovery of faunal bio ersity and abundance toward a predisturbed state following structural restoration of oyster habitats globally. We found that while restoration initiates a rapid increase in bio ersity and abundance of reef-associated species within 2 years, recovery rate then decreases substantially, leaving a global shortfall in recovery of 35% below a predisturbed state. While efficient restoration methods boost recovery and minimize recovery shortfalls, the time to full recovery is yet to be quantified. Therefore, potential future coastal development should weigh up not only the instantaneous damage to ecosystem functions but also the potential for generational loss of services.
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 06-04-2020
DOI: 10.1111/FAF.12460
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Date: 21-05-2021
Location: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Location: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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