From novel ecosystems to novel natures

Jasper Montana, Tina Heger, Rosine Kelz, Armin Bischoff, Rob Buitenwerf, Uta Eser, Katie Kung, Julia Sattler, Andreas H. Schweiger, Adam Searle, Leonardo H. Teixeira, Bruno Travassos-Britto, Eric Higgs

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    Abstract

    Ecologists, particularly restoration ecologists, were early to recognise the challenges of historically unprecedented combinations of species and abiotic conditions brought about by human intervention. However, to date, this ecological understanding has paid limited attention to sociocultural considerations. We propose the concept of novel natures to combine ecological and social dimensions in the perception and evaluation of novelty in nature, and to assist conservation and restoration decision-making in a time of rapid environmental change.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)146-151
    JournalGAIA - Ecological Perspectives for Science and Society
    Volume33
    Issue number1
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2024

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