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What the novel ecosystem concept provides: a reply to Kattan et al
Author(s) -
Miller James R.,
Bestelmeyer Brandon T.
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
restoration ecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.214
H-Index - 100
eISSN - 1526-100X
pISSN - 1061-2971
DOI - 10.1111/rec.12530
Subject(s) - ecosystem , restoration ecology , disturbance (geology) , computer science , environmental resource management , environmental science , environmental ethics , ecology , geology , philosophy , biology , paleontology
The novel ecosystem concept expands the restoration palette by focusing our attention on what is possible when recovery to an historical pre‐disturbance condition is not. Although some elements of the concept have long been accepted in restoration circles, the novel ecosystem framework brings these elements to the fore. There is a growing frustration with restoration prescriptions that above all else emphasize native species and historical trajectories, and there is a clear need for alternatives that recognize real limitations to achieving these goals in at least some instances. Though not perfect, the novel ecosystem framework represents such an alternative.