Role of Simulation Models in Understanding the Salt Marsh Restoration Process

摘要: Interest in model-assisted restoration planning is growing among salt marsh resource professionals, and managers increasingly recognize the need to consider factors beyond tidal hydraulics designing solutions. In fact, practical experiences show that designs based entirely on hydrologic assessment may not result optimal recovery of habitat, ecological functions, or estuarine biodiversity. As Zedler (2000, 402) noted a review wetland progress, “it takes more than water restore wetland.” It possible anticipate long-term habitat responses without also considering myriad interrelated factors. Inability account for complex interactions, even if exchange restored, lead unintended less results when measured against management goals recovering specific acreage controlling invasive species.