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habitat restoration
The process of repairing and rehabilitating areas that suffered habitat destruction, alteration of seafloor or the threat of extinction of some animal and plant species. Habitat restoration also involves the mitigation of pollution, erosion, and deforestation. The restoration procedure to recreate biodiversity and an operating ecosystem requires knowledge on protection, management and re-establishment of species by returning biotic and abiotic factors to historical levels.
Alternative Names
habitat rehabilitationecological restorationecosystem regenerationecosystem restoration
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habitat restoration is listed as an essential skill for 11 occupation(s).
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habitat restoration is a useful but optional skill for 10 occupation(s).
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