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Landscape ecology approach to seagrass restoration, creation and enhancement decision making

conference contribution
posted on 2017-12-06, 00:00 authored by Emma JacksonEmma Jackson, Rebecca Hendry
Landscape ecology and restoration ecology are two mutually beneficial disciplines (1). Landscape ecology principles can guide the selection of restoration sites, help to establish realistic project goals and advise on appropriate spatial configurations of restored habitat. Restoration ecology aids landscape ecology by providing an opportunity to experiment over large spatial scales and validate landscape ecology dynamic models. Here we examine the application of landscape ecology and meta-population theory in creating a framework for restoring seagrass meadows in Port Curtis and Rodd’s bay (Central Queensland, Australia). Port Curtis is one of the highest risk regions for seagrass loss in Queensland (2). With substantial losses of seagrass in this region and accelerating industrial and Port development the need for restoration and creation has become increasingly important.

History

Parent Title

2nd Conference of SERA : From large to small islands, 17th-21st November 2014, Noumea, New Caledonia.

Start Page

100

End Page

100

Number of Pages

1

Start Date

2014-01-01

Location

Noumea, New Caledonia

Publisher

Institute Agronomique néo-Calédonien

Place of Publication

New Caledonia

Peer Reviewed

  • Yes

Open Access

  • No

Era Eligible

  • No

Name of Conference

SERA (Conference)