Authors : Akash Kumar Singh; Dr. Vandana Sharma

Volume/Issue : Volume 7 - 2022, Issue 12 - December

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10077533

Abstract : Restoration ecology is a new field of research that combines ecological theory with concerns about human impacts on nature. Environmental harm caused by human activities may be repaired using a restoration ecology approach. When it comes to academics, restoration ecology is a relatively young field, but one with a long and rich history to compare it. Ecological restoration has been long seen as a suitable testing ground for ecological theory; restoration was envisioned as the ultimate litmus test for our ecological understanding. Ten years ago, restorative science had a firm academic basis, addressing issues faced by restoration practitioners, bringing fresh attention to existing ecological theory, and establishing a few new ecological ideas. Plant community ecology has significantly impacted ecological restoration in recent years. In both community ecology and ecological restoration, models of succession, assembly, and state transition are always developing and adapting. It is possible to verify ecological hypotheses in restoration ecology, even though it is a subfield of ecology research. Economic, social, and political aspects of the restoration ecological process must also be considered. This review provides a conceptual map of the field's history and present practices and possible future directions of restoration ecology.

Keywords : active, ecological restoration, historical continuity, passive, restoration strategies.