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Zhang KR,Zhang XQ,Li Q,Zhao MS,Wang LZ,Zhang QF. Near-natural precise restoration of degraded ecosystems: Nature-based solutions[J]. Plant Science Journal,2023,41(6):751−758. DOI: 10.11913/PSJ.2095-0837.23181
Citation: Zhang KR,Zhang XQ,Li Q,Zhao MS,Wang LZ,Zhang QF. Near-natural precise restoration of degraded ecosystems: Nature-based solutions[J]. Plant Science Journal,2023,41(6):751−758. DOI: 10.11913/PSJ.2095-0837.23181

Near-natural precise restoration of degraded ecosystems: Nature-based solutions

Funds: This work was supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (31922060, 32130069, and 32030069) and Youth Innovation Promotion Association CAS (2022091).
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  • Received Date: August 06, 2023
  • Revised Date: August 17, 2023
  • Ecosystem degradation diminishes ecosystem services and can have a profound impact on human well-being. Restoring the degraded ecosystems and enhancing ecological services are major global challenges. In this paper, we provide an overview of the missions and goals of ecological restoration and propose that nature-based solutions are essential for such restoration efforts. We also propose the concept of “near-natural precise restoration”, detailing its theoretical basis and key technical approaches. Finally, we introduce a case study concerning the near-natural precise restoration of degraded ecosystems around Danjiangkou Reservoir, a crucial water source region for the middle route of the South-to-North Water Transfer Project. Taken together, this review establishes a theoretical framework for near-natural precise restoration.

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