Cooperative Extension: A Model of Science-Practice Integration for Ecosystem Restoration
| Autor: | Erica David, Kingsley W. Dixon, Myles H. M. Menz |
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| Rok vydání: | 2015 |
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0106 biological sciences
Service (systems architecture) Conservation of Natural Resources media_common.quotation_subject Ecology (disciplines) Globe Plant Science Biology 010603 evolutionary biology 01 natural sciences Extension (metaphysics) ddc:570 science–practice gap cooperative extension service restoration ecology communication education medicine Function (engineering) Restoration ecology Ecosystem media_common Structure (mathematical logic) Ecology business.industry 010604 marine biology & hydrobiology Models Theoretical Engineering management medicine.anatomical_structure Agriculture business |
| Zdroj: | Trends in plant science. 21(5) |
| ISSN: | 1878-4372 |
| Popis: | Restoration ecology is a science, driven by practical application. Despite the well-recognized disconnect between the science and practice of ecological restoration, there is a lack of practical solutions. In 2014, US agriculture marked the 100th anniversary of the Cooperative Extension Service, providing a timely reminder that the divide between science and practice can be bridged successfully. Major restoration efforts are underway across the globe and integrated science-practice communication is required to avoid project failure and a significant waste of resources. Here, we propose a three-tiered approach, re-emphasizing the integration of science-based practice in restoration utilizing the structure, function, and potential for success of the Cooperative Extension Service of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) as a model for connecting science and practice in ecosystem restoration. published |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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