Regulations relating to polluted sites and soils now emphasise the need
to restore biodiversity. Although we have seen the restoration of many of these
sites in recent years, data on these experiments and their success remain
limited. How can we assess the success of restoration measures in terms of
biodiversity? This is what the RECORD project is trying to answer.
After summarising the French and
European regulations on biodiversity restoration, this report reviews the main
indicators for measuring key ecosystem functions and ecosystem services. The
study focuses on two main types of restored environment: wetlands and
grasslands. It then proposes a selection grid of indicators for assessing and
monitoring the impact of restoration measures. Finally, the methodology
developed is tested on three cases of site restoration (from RECORD members). This study opens up pragmatic and
interesting prospects for assessing the restoration of degraded sites.
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