Landscape Architecture And Novel Ecosystems: Ecological Restoration In An Expanded Field

Urban Ecology ◽  
2015 ◽  
pp. 341-360
Keyword(s):  
Ecological Restoration ◽  
Landscape Architecture ◽  
Novel Ecosystems

scholarly journals Novel Urban Ecosystems: Opportunities from and to Landscape Architecture

Land ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (8) ◽  
pp. 844
Author(s):  
Catarina Patoilo Teixeira ◽  
Cláudia Oliveira Fernandes ◽  
Jack Ahern
Keyword(s):  
Landscape Architecture ◽  
Short Communication ◽  
Urban Landscape ◽  
Urban Ecosystems ◽  
Novel Ecosystems ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Traditional Values ◽  
Innovative Solutions ◽  
Urban Contexts ◽  
Social Components

Novel assemblages of biotic, abiotic, and social components resulting from human-induced actions (e.g., climate change, land-use change, species movement) have been labeled as “Novel Ecosystems”, or “Novel Urban Ecosystems” when emerging in urban contexts. This concept has been shifting perspectives among some scientists and making them question traditional values about human-nature interactions in a rapidly changing era dominated by anthropogenic actions (Anthropocene). Controversial dimensions surrounding the Novel Ecosystems and Novel Urban Ecosystems terms may be preventing the evolution and further research of these concepts. The environmental problems that our society will soon face support a search for innovative solutions and transdisciplinary efforts. For that reason, this discussion should not cease, rather should expand to other fields of knowledge that can contribute with pertinent insights and collaborations. This way, this short communication aims to reflect on the opportunities from Landscape Architecture to the discussion, research, and application of the novel ecosystems concepts in the real world, particularly in the urban landscape, and also reflect on the opportunities of this debate to the Landscape Architecture field. Ultimately, Landscape Architecture can contribute with innovative and creative perspectives, acceding valuable and advanced tools, facilitating dialogues between fields of knowledge, and bridging gaps between science, people, and nature.

Ecological Restoration in the Light of Ecological History

Science ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 325 (5940) ◽  
pp. 567-569 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen T. Jackson ◽  
Richard J. Hobbs
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Ecological Restoration ◽  
Time Scales ◽  
Environmental Changes ◽  
Ecological Systems ◽  
Novel Ecosystems ◽  
History Plays ◽  
Goods And Services ◽  
Ecological History ◽  
Restoration Targets

Ecological history plays many roles in ecological restoration, most notably as a tool to identify and characterize appropriate targets for restoration efforts. However, ecological history also reveals deep human imprints on many ecological systems and indicates that secular climate change has kept many targets moving at centennial to millennial time scales. Past and ongoing environmental changes ensure that many historical restoration targets will be unsustainable in the coming decades. Ecological restoration efforts should aim to conserve and restore historical ecosystems where viable, while simultaneously preparing to design or steer emerging novel ecosystems to ensure maintenance of ecological goods and services.

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