07/11/2025
Have you heard of the restoration movement?
Unlike conservation, which aims to protect existing ecosystems, restoration focuses on actively repairing ecosystems that have already been degraded. It’s an approach that is gaining traction in policy and practice - but not everybody is a fan.
In our latest article, we explore what restoration involves, how it differs from other environmental strategies, and what it looks like on the ground. From dam removals in Europe to wetland recovery in Florida and peatland rewetting in Ireland, the projects featured demonstrate what’s possible when efforts shift from preservation to renewal.
Read the full story to learn more about this emerging movement - and why it matters.
https://sustonmagazine.com/ecosystem-restoration-projects-success-stories/
Ecosystem restoration is gaining ground across Europe and North America, with 10 leading projects reversing damage and restoring natural function.