New publication highlights the role of biodiversity-friendly management in nature restoration
A new scientific paper led by our colleagues at the HUN-REN Centre for Ecological Research has been published in Conservation Biology. The study provides important insights into how biodiversity-friendly management can contribute to effective nature conservation and restoration.
The findings highlight that the way habitats are managed can be just as important as the restoration measures themselves. Appropriate management practices can improve habitat conditions for biodiversity, but their effectiveness depends strongly on the ecological context and on the needs of the species and habitats concerned. The study therefore emphasises the importance of evidence-based and context-sensitive approaches when designing conservation and restoration measures.
These findings are highly relevant to the implementation of the EU Nature Restoration Regulation, which sets ambitious targets for restoring degraded ecosystems and reversing biodiversity decline. Achieving these targets will require not only restoring habitats, but also developing management practices that support the long-term recovery and persistence of biodiversity. The study provides valuable evidence for this transition from restoration targets to effective action on the ground.
The paper is complemented by a closely related sister paper published in Ecology Letters, which synthesises evidence on pollinator-promoting interventions in European urban habitats and further demonstrates the benefits of biodiversity-friendly management.