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Cara R. Nelson

Researcher at University of Montana

Publications -  76
Citations -  4379

Cara R. Nelson is an academic researcher from University of Montana. The author has contributed to research in topics: Restoration ecology & Internal medicine. The author has an hindex of 27, co-authored 62 publications receiving 3122 citations. Previous affiliations of Cara R. Nelson include University of Washington & International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources.

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International principles and standards for the practice of ecological restoration: Second edition

TL;DR: The second edition of the International Principles and Standards for the Practice of Ecological Restoration (the Standards) presents a robust framework for restoration projects to achieve intended goals, while addressing challenges including effective design and implementation, accounting for complex ecosystem dynamics (especially in the context of climate change), and navigating trade-offs associated with land management priorities and decisions as mentioned in this paper.
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Managing the whole landscape: historical, hybrid, and novel ecosystems

TL;DR: In this paper, a landscape management framework that incorporates all systems, across the spectrum of degrees of alteration, provides a fuller set of options for how and when to intervene, uses limited resources more effectively, and increases the chances of achieving management goals.

International standards for the practice of ecological restoration – including principles and key concepts.

TL;DR: A document that provides standards to guide practitioners, operational personnel, planners, managers, regulators, and funding agencies involved in restoring degraded ecosystems anywhere in the world- whether terrestrial, freshwater, coastal or marine.