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Contents
Executive summary
Introduction
Definitions
The ethic of ecological restoration
Ecological restoration in Australia—the need for Standards
What are the Standards and for whom are they designed?
Principles
1.Ecological restoration practice is based on an appropriate local native reference ecosystem
2.Restoration inputs will be dictated by level of resilience and degradation
3.Recovery of ecosystem attributes is facilitated by identifying clear targets, goals and objectives
4.The goal of ecological restoration is full recovery, insofar as possible, even if outcomes take long timeframes or involve high inputs.
5.Restoration science and practice are synergistic
6.Social aspects are critical to successful ecological restoration
Standards
Standards for ecological restoration activities
Planning and design
Implementation
Monitoring, documentation, evaluation and reporting
Post-implementation maintenance
Glossary
References
Glossary of terms
Appendices
1.Relationship of ecological restoration to other restorative activities
2.Values and principles underpinning ecological restoration
3.Genetics, fragmentation and climate change - implications
4.Some examples of detailed objectives (using quantifiable indicators)
5.Blank project evaluation template(for practitioner use)
About
Partners and Sponsors
Acknowledgements
Examples
Agriculture
Combined regeneration/reintroduction
Conversion
Corridors
Engagement
Facilitated regeneration
Fauna
Freshwater
Indigenous-led
Marine and coastal
Improving sustainability
Reconstruction
Reducing impacts
Research
Seed production
Spontaneous regeneration
Terrestrial
Urban Green
Urban Sydney
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