Ecological restoration is the process of reclaiming habitat and ecosystem functions by restoring the lands and waters on which plants and animals depend. Restoration is a corrective step that involves ...

A panoramic photo of Potato Harbor, an oblong cove on the western side of Santa Cruz Island, California in National Park Service land, viewed from the cliffs above. Channel Islands National Park. Deep ...

The past few years have seen significant increases in the cost of many things like labor, materials and supplies. Construction projects have not been immune to these rising costs. So, when federally ...

Environmental microbiomes play a pivotal role in shaping the resilience and functioning of ecosystems under increasing anthropogenic pressures. Microbial ...

Amidst a backdrop of increasing deforestation, freshwater and ocean health degradation, the designated decade (2021-2030) presents an unmissable opportunity to scale up impact and prevent, halt, and ...

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are private, nonprofit institutions that provide expert advice on some of the most pressing challenges facing the nation and world. Our ...

Many of the world’s biggest companies say they’re restoring ecosystems but haven’t been transparent about what the outcome has been. Many of the world’s biggest companies say they’re restoring ...

In the context of contemporary global ecological and environmental challenges, maintaining ecosystem services and sustainable ...