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forest restoration  

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  • The widespread destruction of habitats and the associated loss of species have resulted in the development of ecological restoration projects worldwide. The restoration of degraded ecosystems can serve to improve not only the conservation of species but also ecosystem productivity and the welfare of human communities affected by those ecosystems. [Source: Encyclopedia of Geography; Forest Restoration]

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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/forest_restoration

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