What can and should be legalized in ecological restoration

摘要: After listing the five key elements of ecological restoration, ecology, economics, social values, cultural and politics, I celebrate fact that in Brazil there is legislation on how to perform restoration degraded tropical forests, as well an ongoing dialogue among legislators scientists about this legislation, also a lively debate best way forward, referring articles by Brancalion et al. (2010) Durigan issue Revista Arvore. Legislators elsewhere, especially megadiversity countries, should take note. do not sides debate; think both groups authors make very good points. Instead call concerned with ponder strategic tools: A. Start clear concepts. B. Decide where you want go why. C. Negotiate who benefit & how, pay, D. Work out honest cost-benefit analysis would look, regardless biome which are working. Finally, figure immediately attractive for private landowners. Otherwise, they will cooperate fully could or should, efforts achieve its full potential.