COOPLANTAR: A Brazilian Initiative to Integrate Forest Restoration with Job and Income Generation in Rural Areas

Mesquita, Carlos Alberto Bernardo; Holvorcem, Christiane Gonçalves Dall Aglio; Lyrio, Claudio Henrique; Menezes, Paulo Dimas de; Dias, José Dilson da Silva; Azevedo, José Francisco

doi:10.3368/er.28.2.199

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“…For example, if the goal of tropical forest restoration is to maximize carbon sequestration then densely planting a few rapid-growing tree species may be advisable, whereas if the goal is to increase biodiversity, planting several species of trees in some areas and allowing for natural recovery in other areas is more likely to maximize habitat heterogeneity for colonizing species. Restoration projects also may aim to achieve a range of social goals, such as providing income for local communities (Mesquita et al, 2010), offering educational opportunities (Cruz and Segura, 2010), or serving to reconnect people with natural systems (Clewell and Aronson, 2006).…”

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When and where to actively restore ecosystems?

Holl

Aide

2011

Forest Ecology and Management

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When and where to actively restore ecosystems?

Holl

Aide

2011

Forest Ecology and Management

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“…Global restoration commitments, such as the New York Declaration on Forests for the restoration of 350 million hectares by 2030 (UN ), must be linked with national policies to turn large‐scale forest restoration into a reality. Brazil represents an example of how global agreements, aligned with national policies, have led to the emergence of forest restoration as a vibrant economic activity (Mesquita et al ), and may provide lessons on the challenges and solutions to support the inclusion of a high diversity of native tree seedlings in restoration projects (Aronson et al ). Since the 1960s, the Brazilian Forest Code mandates the restoration of riparian buffers and other environmentally fragile habitats, such as mountaintops and steep slopes.…”

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Can current native tree seedling production and infrastructure meet an increasing forest restoration demand in Brazil?

Silva

Schweizer

Marques

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Restoration Ecology

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Recent global commitments have placed forest and landscape restoration at the forefront of countries' efforts to recover ecosystem services, conserve biodiversity, and mitigate the effects of climate change. However, it needs to be asked if current native tree seedling supply meets an increase in demand for forest restoration? This study assessed the current configuration, distribution, and production capacity of forest nurseries producing native trees in Brazil. Brazil provides an interesting example of how global agreements aligned with national policies can lead to the proliferation of native seedling nurseries, and the challenges faced to restore species‐rich native forest ecosystems. We found that the nurseries in the Atlantic Forest region can still meet an increase in demand—both in terms of seedling quantity and diversity—because most of their production capacity is not currently used. However, not all Brazilian biomes have sufficient nurseries to meet restoration demands, thus there is a risk of using native species from a few biogeographical regions in a much spatially wider and ecologically diverse area. In addition, lack of seed supply and qualified labor can hamper the growth of the market. Barriers to seed supply may also lead to low levels of genetic variability and floristic representation in the populations and ecosystems to be restored. We conclude that restoration of high‐diversity forest ecosystems requires policies and supportive programs, with emphasis on private nurseries, to guarantee adequate supply of native tree seedlings and provide the necessary incentives to develop the emergent economy of forest restoration.

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“…Post‐secondary institutions are by no means the only venues in which to learn about RE/ER. Restoration is taught to and practiced by people of many ages, including children (Cruz & Segura 2010; Hall & Bauer‐Armstrong 2010) and adults (Mesquita et al 2010; Tongway 2010). Restoration is also taught in other contexts that were not a focus of our survey, such as workshops targeted at personnel within an organization or agency.…”

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An Assessment of Introductory Restoration Courses in the United States and Canada

Bakker

Howell

2011

Restoration Ecology

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A considerable number of institutions offer courses in restoration ecology and its application, ecological restoration. We quantified the scope and structure of introductory restoration courses at 67 post-secondary institutions by reviewing institutional course catalogs and course syllabi. Most courses were available at Research-level institutions. More than half of the courses were offered within departments that focused on natural resource management, and were required or optional in a degree program. Most courses were taught in classroom settings during the academic year and were geared toward advanced students. Course titles suggested an emphasis on the science of restoration ecology over the practice of ecological restoration, and learning objectives focused primarily on concepts and less on skills and attitudes. Assessment was largely via conventional methods, notably exams. Many courses assigned readings from the primary literature; there was little consensus in terms of text selection. We conclude that restoration is being presented to students as an advanced undertaking and in largely theoretical terms. Although we were unable to consider other important elements such as thematic content, class size, or pedagogical method, our study provides a baseline assessment of introductory restoration courses that can be used to evaluate changes in restoration education or opportunities for restoration education in other countries. These results can inform the development of new introductory restoration courses, and raise important considerations in light of the development of a Practitioners' Certification Program by the Society for Ecological Restoration.

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COOPLANTAR: A Brazilian Initiative to Integrate Forest Restoration with Job and Income Generation in Rural Areas

Cited by 21 publications

References 3 publications

When and where to actively restore ecosystems?

When and where to actively restore ecosystems?

Can current native tree seedling production and infrastructure meet an increasing forest restoration demand in Brazil?

An Assessment of Introductory Restoration Courses in the United States and Canada

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