Ecosynthesis

Ecosynthesis

:see "Planetary ecosynthesis for Terraforming"Ecosynthesis is a term used to describe the use of introduced species to fill niches in a disrupted environment, with the aim of increasing the speed of ecological restoration. This decreases the amount of phyisical damage done in a disrupted landscape.

An example is the value of willow (Salix albaXfragilis) in a Victorian stream corridor for beneficial sediment and phosphorus capture. This use of non-indigenous species can be construed as 'heretical' in relation to official policy.

References

Tane, Hakai (1995)"Ecography. Mapping and Modelling Landscape Ecosystems". Canberra: The Murray-Darling Basin Commission.

Holmgren, David (2002)"Permaculture. Principles and Pathways beyond Sustainability". Hepburn, Victoria: Holmgren Design Services.

Further resources

* http://www.holmgren.com.au


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