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Background
Overview
Ecological restoration is a critical strategy for addressing environmental degradation, climate change, and biodiversity loss, aligning with national and international commitments like the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration. Understanding its principles and challenges is vital for environmental policy and sustainable development.
Ecological restoration is the process of actively assisting the recovery of an ecosystem that has been degraded, damaged, or destroyed, aiming to restore its biodiversity, ecological processes, and ecosystem services. It emphasizes a holistic, science-based approach to rebuild resilient and self-sustaining natural systems, moving beyond simple afforestation.