The first issue of Restoration Ecology - Arid Lands (RE-AL) shares diverse voices from around the world focused on restoration in arid environments. Key findings include innovative technologies and best practices for practitioners in these ecosystems, addressing climate change and social importance.
The Society for Ecological Restoration International delegates congratulate the CBD Parties on their Strategic Plan 2011-2020, urging swift action on restoring ecosystems. The SER2011 delegates also call on World Bank and funding institutions to support ecological restoration projects globally.
Ecological restoration is a tool to reverse ecosystem fragmentation by reintroducing living components and reestablishing healthy interactions within landscapes. This approach can enhance land function beyond food production, fuel, and fiber, and mitigate its adverse effects.
Ecological restoration is crucial in addressing global climate change, enhancing carbon sinks and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The Society for Ecological Restoration International urges governments, organizations, and private institutions to support restoration projects worldwide.