Restoration of ecosystem functioning and biodiversity in semi-natural habitats under high pressure
Informations
- Funding country
Norway- Acronym
- -
- URL
- -
- Start date
- 1/1/2021
- End date
- 12/31/2025
- Budget
- 1,734,054 EUR
Fundings
| Name | Role | Start | End | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MILJØFORSK - Environmental Research for a Green Transition | Grant | - | - | 1,734,053 EUR |
Abstract
In RESTORE, we will develop new solutions for restoration of semi-natural nature that are in danger of loss and deterioration due to changes in land use. The results will provide a basis for a better conservation of the biological diversity and the ecological functions that exist in semi-natural nature. Loss and degredation of nature are one of the biggest threats to both biodiversity and human welfare both in Norway and globally. The destruction and degredation of nature must cease, and UN has declared 2021-2030 as the Decade on Ecosystem Restoration. Ecological restoration means assisting the recovery of an ecosystem that has been damaged or destroyed. Semi-natural habitats have a high biological diversity and represent important soil resources that contribute to food production. Areas of semi-natural habitats disappear quickly, and the habitat types are considered endangered in both Norway and Europe. It is therefore especially important to restore semi-natural habitats so that additional areas are not lost. In RESTORE, we will develop tools to assess the restoration potential of selected semi-natural habitat types, as well as tools to assess the restoration effect. We will also examine new and innovative methods and subsidy schemes that can contribute to more targeted restoration. All results from the project will be used to develop new effective solutions for restoration that can be used by various actors in society who perform restoration of a semi-natural nature. The project is a collaborative project between scientists and social actors such as nature management and business. Partners are Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research, Møreforsking, Institute for Rural and Regional Research , Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Multiconsult, The Norwegian Environment Agency, Norwegian Nature Inspectorate, County Governor Trøndelag and University of Tartu.