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Northwest plants evolved unique seed structures, hardy root systems, long-living bulbs and complex dormancy periods to survive in landscapes that faced regular disturbance by everything from volcanic eruptions to flooding, drought, fire and colonialism. Yet non-Native scientists often overlook their ability to regrow — natural regeneration. It’s a tool in restoration ecology that is both understudied and written off even though it’s cheaper — and better — at creating resilient biodiverse landscapes. | Northwest plants evolved unique seed structures, hardy root systems, long-living bulbs and complex dormancy periods to survive in landscapes that faced regular disturbance by everything from volcanic eruptions to flooding, drought, fire and colonialism. Yet non-Native scientists often overlook their ability to regrow — natural regeneration. It’s a tool in restoration ecology that is both understudied and written off even though it’s cheaper — and better — at creating resilient biodiverse landscapes. | ||
Tropical forests, including mangroves, can regrow better on their own, without any plantings | |||
A good story on this [https://www.hcn.org/issues/56-3/underground-seed-banks-hold-promise-for-ecological-restoration/] from [[High Country News]] | A good story on this [https://www.hcn.org/issues/56-3/underground-seed-banks-hold-promise-for-ecological-restoration/] from [[High Country News]] | ||
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Revision as of 07:09, 16 March 2024
Northwest plants evolved unique seed structures, hardy root systems, long-living bulbs and complex dormancy periods to survive in landscapes that faced regular disturbance by everything from volcanic eruptions to flooding, drought, fire and colonialism. Yet non-Native scientists often overlook their ability to regrow — natural regeneration. It’s a tool in restoration ecology that is both understudied and written off even though it’s cheaper — and better — at creating resilient biodiverse landscapes.
Tropical forests, including mangroves, can regrow better on their own, without any plantings
A good story on this [1] from High Country News