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Dib, Viviane

Brancalion, Pedro H. S.

Chan Chou, Sin

Cooper, Miguel

Ellison, David

Farjalla, Vinicius F.

Filoso, Solange

Meli, Paula

Pires, Aliny P. F.

Rodriguez, Daniel A.

Iribarrem, Alvaro

Latawiec, Agnieszka Ewa

Scarano, Fabio R.

Vogl, Adrian L.

de Viveiros Grelle, Carlos Eduardo

Strassburg, Bernardo

Shedding light on the complex relationship between forest restoration and water services

WILEY

RESTORATION ECOLOGY

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Although native vegetation is a determinant of aquatic ecosystems' maintenance, forest restoration has been linked to decreases in water yields worldwide. Here, we clarify linkages between forest restoration and water services and identify gaps in the literature critical for evaluating the benefits of forest restoration on water yields. Also, we discuss possible strategies to improve forest restoration planning and implementation. We argue that the apparent disconnect between estimates in the literature and real-world observation reflects the limitation of studies, methods, and approaches in capturing forest and water relationships' complex nature. Future research should focus on hydrologic parameters other than annual streamflow flow (such as infiltration, groundwater recharge, and flow regulation) and encompass broader spatial-temporal scales. More empirical studies are needed, especially in the tropics, as the forest-water dynamics in these areas are unique and poorly understood. Filling this gap is critical to improving the decision-making process related to water management and governance.

2023

artículo original

10.1111/rec.13890

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forest restoration

restoration planning

water availability

water governance

water services

Ciencias Ambientales y Ecología

restauración forestal

planificación de restauración

disponibilidad de agua

gobernanza del agua

servicios de agua

versión publicada

hibrida

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WOS:000959255800001

artículo original

1061-2971

Ciencias Ambientales y Ecología

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