ABSTRACT

While the commitment to protect and restore forest ecosystems has become a policy goal in many countries since the Rio Conference, there is still no general consensus on what constitutes restoration. This authoritative reference presents the best practices for fostering increased sustainability, enhancing biodiversity, and repairing ecosystem func

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Part 1 Introduction

chapter 1|12 pages

What is forest restoration?

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Part 2 The Ecological Context for Forest Restoration

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Part 3 The Sociopolitical Context for Restoration

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Part 4 The Practice of Forest Restoration

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Part 5 Case Studies: Afforestation

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Part 6 Case Studies: Rehabilitation

chapter 20|24 pages

Great Britain—conifers to broadleaves

chapter 26|13 pages

Rehabilitation of temperate forests in Iran

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Part 7 Case Studies: Reclamation