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Habitat Corridors
Application: Creating passageways that connect fragmented habitats. Expected outcome: Improved species migration and genetic diversity.
Prairie Restoration
Application: Reintroducing native grasses and controlling invasive plants. Expected outcome: Restored prairie ecosystem and increased carbon storage.
Marine Protected Areas
Application: Establishing zones with limited or no fishing allowed. Expected outcome: Recovery of fish populations and coral health, increase in marine biodiversity.
Soil Bioengineering
Application: Combining civil engineering with vegetation to prevent erosion. Expected outcome: Natural looking landscapes that are structurally sound and environmentally friendly.
Landscape Connectivity
Application: Linking habitats to form larger, interconnected ecosystems. Expected outcome: Easier wildlife movement, higher genetic diversity, and improved resilience.
Riparian Buffer Zones
Application: Planting vegetation along watercourses. Expected outcome: Erosion control, water purification, and wildlife corridors.
Coral Reef Restoration
Application: Transplantation or cultivation of corals. Expected outcome: Revived biodiversity, fishing stocks, and coastal protection.
Urban Greening
Application: Planting trees and creating green spaces in urban areas. Expected outcome: Improved air quality, cooler city temperatures, and psychological benefits.
Mine Reclamation
Application: Restoration of mined land through re-vegetation and soil stabilization. Expected outcome: Reduced pollution, stabilized soil, and new wildlife habitat.
Prescribed Burning
Application: Controlled burns in fire-dependent ecosystems. Expected outcome: Reduced wildfire risk, nutrient cycling, and habitat restoration.
Peatland Restoration
Application: Re-wetting dried peatlands and replanting native species. Expected outcome: Restored carbon sink, biodiversity, and water regulation.
Bioengineering
Application: Using living plants to stabilize landscapes. Expected outcome: Erosion control, slope stabilization, and habitat creation.
Phytoremediation
Application: Using plants to absorb or contain contaminants. Expected outcome: Clean-up of polluted soils, water, and air.
Dune Restoration
Application: Rebuilding or stabilizing sand dunes. Expected outcome: Protection against coastal erosion and storms, habitat for species.
Stream Daylighting
Application: Uncovering and restoring previously buried urban streams. Expected outcome: Improved water quality, flood prevention, and habitat creation.
Fish Stock Restoration
Application: Releasing hatchery-raised fish into wild populations. Expected outcome: Increased biodiversity and sustainable fishing.
Grassland Management
Application: Controlled grazing and native species planting. Expected outcome: Sustainable agriculture, soil health, and habitat for native fauna.
Water Conservation
Application: Implementing techniques to manage and protect water resources. Expected outcome: Sustainable water supplies and avoidance of resource depletion.
Erosion Control
Application: Using terracing, contour plowing, and cover crops. Expected outcome: Reduced soil loss, improved water retention, and protection of farmland.
Wetland Restoration
Application: Reintroducing native flora and restoring hydrology. Expected outcome: Improved water quality, flood protection, and habitat for wildlife.
Dam Removal
Application: Dismantling obsolete or damaging dams. Expected outcome: Restored river ecosystems, fish migration, and sediment replenishment.
Biochar Amendment
Application: Adding biochar to soil. Expected outcome: Enhanced soil fertility, increased crop yields, and carbon sequestration.
Invasive Species Removal
Application: Eradicating or controlling non-native species. Expected outcome: Restoration of natural balance and protection of native species.
Reforestation
Application: Planting trees in deforested areas. Expected outcome: Increased biodiversity, carbon sequestration, and restored habitat.
Ecological Redundancy
Application: Introducing multiple species with similar ecological roles. Expected outcome: Enhanced ecosystem resilience and stability.
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