Ecological design, restoration, and conservation of landscapes in northern New England

“The goal of restoration ecology is to establish groups of (usually native) species on a site according to a community/ecosystem model, the composition of which is based on our current understanding of ecological theory and the nature of historical communities. Restoration is a product of human culture, and the role of people is a central consideration in how a site is to be restored. Every project includes decisions about how people will interact with a site…” 

Glass, Howell, & Harrington – Introduction to Restoration Ecology, Island Press 2013