2018 Research Brief
Description
To revegetate disturbed desert lands, practitioners often reestablish fertile islands as a first step in restoring native plants and associated fauna on disturbed desert sites. This research brief discusses the pros and cons of this approach considering native and non-native species.
Contact
For more information, contact: scott.abella@unlv.edu, lindsay.chiquoine@unlv.edu
Additional Information
Abella, S.R., and L.P. Chiquoine. 2018. The good with the bad: when ecological restoration facilitates native and non-native species. Restoration Ecology (in press).