Sobre el objeto y la viabilidad de la restauración ambiental

Abstract

Environmental restoration is proposed instead of “ecological restoration”. This concept is understood as the process of self-recovery of a natural system (its processes, structure, functions, territory, dynamics and resilience) since the removal of the impacts to a natural and sustainable functioning. The paradigm of restoration should remain as a theoretical framework in science and education; however, is not feasible to restore complex and heavily deteriorated natural systems. It is more sensible to use rehabilitation measures based on achievable goals and scientific monitoring. Finally, it should be avoided the use of the term “restoration” as marketing, and the restoration and rehabilitation actions as business or cosmetic strategy.