Methods for a composite ecological suitability measure to inform cumulative restoration assessments in Gulf of Mexico estuaries.

ABSTRACT: Ecosystem management requires a systematic, holistic approach that considers ecological and social outcomes. Effective restoration practices promote a balance of ecological and social goals by addressing ecological integrity, efficiently maximizing benefits while minimizing investment, and encompassing collaborative stakeholder engagement. Socio-ecological assessments can inform adaptive management and be utilized to prioritize restoration activities and monitor restoration effectiveness. In estuarine systems, socio-ecological assessments should evaluate the ability of habitats to support both ecologically and locally important species. The composite measure presented utilizes a combination of ecological and social measures to characterize ecological suitability for individual and multiple

SUBMITTER: Smith LM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10807174 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature