Nine actions to successfully restore tropical agroecosystems

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Pashkevich, Michael David ; d'Albertas, Francisco ; Aryawan, Anak Agung Ketut ; Buchori, Damayanti ; Caliman, Jean-Pierre ; Chaves, Adrian David Gonzalez ; Hidayat, Purnama ; Kreft, Holger ; Naim, Mohammad ; Razafimahatratra, Appolinaire ; Turner, Edgar Clive ; Zemp, Delphine Clara ; Luke, Sarah Helen

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: TRENDS IN ECOLOGY & EVOLUTION; v. 37, n. 11, p. 13-pg., 2022-10-11.

Abstract

Well-designed approaches to ecological restoration can benefit nature and society. This is particularly the case in tropical agroecosystems, where restoration can provide substantial socioecological benefits at relatively low costs. To success-fully restore tropical agroecosystems and maximise benefits, initiatives must begin by considering 'who' should be involved in and benefit from restoration, and 'what', 'where', and 'how' restoration should occur. Based on collective expe-rience of restoring tropical agroecosystems worldwide, we present nine actions to guide future restoration of these systems, supported by case studies that demon-strate our actions being used successfully in practice and highlighting cases where poorly designed restoration has been damaging. We call for increased restoration activity in tropical agroecosystems during the current UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 17/19411-1 - Bee conservation and pollination service provision: using a landscape approach to reach a common goal
• Grantee: Adrian David González Chaves
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate
• FAPESP's process: 18/22881-2 - Paths to ecological intensification trough restoration and agricultural certification
• Grantee: Francisco d'Albertas Gomes de Carvalho
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate