Cooperative Extension: A Model Of Science-Practice Integration for Ecosystem Restoration
Restoration ecology is a science, driven by practical application. Despite the well-recognized disconnect between the science and practice of ecological restoration, there is a lack of practical solutions. In 2014, US agriculture marked the 100th anniversary of the Cooperative Extension Service, pro...
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| author | David, E. Dixon, Kingsley Menz, M. |
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| description | Restoration ecology is a science, driven by practical application. Despite the well-recognized disconnect between the science and practice of ecological restoration, there is a lack of practical solutions. In 2014, US agriculture marked the 100th anniversary of the Cooperative Extension Service, providing a timely reminder that the divide between science and practice can be bridged successfully. Major restoration efforts are underway across the globe and integrated science-practice communication is required to avoid project failure and a significant waste of resources. Here, we propose a three-tiered approach, re-emphasizing the integration of science-based practice in restoration utilizing the structure, function, and potential for success of the Cooperative Extension Service of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) as a model for connecting science and practice in ecosystem restoration. |
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| spelling | curtin-20.500.11937-154852017-09-13T13:40:19Z Cooperative Extension: A Model Of Science-Practice Integration for Ecosystem Restoration David, E. Dixon, Kingsley Menz, M. Restoration ecology is a science, driven by practical application. Despite the well-recognized disconnect between the science and practice of ecological restoration, there is a lack of practical solutions. In 2014, US agriculture marked the 100th anniversary of the Cooperative Extension Service, providing a timely reminder that the divide between science and practice can be bridged successfully. Major restoration efforts are underway across the globe and integrated science-practice communication is required to avoid project failure and a significant waste of resources. Here, we propose a three-tiered approach, re-emphasizing the integration of science-based practice in restoration utilizing the structure, function, and potential for success of the Cooperative Extension Service of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) as a model for connecting science and practice in ecosystem restoration. 2016 Journal Article http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/15485 10.1016/j.tplants.2016.01.001 restricted |
| spellingShingle | David, E. Dixon, Kingsley Menz, M. Cooperative Extension: A Model Of Science-Practice Integration for Ecosystem Restoration |
| title | Cooperative Extension: A Model Of Science-Practice Integration for Ecosystem Restoration |
| title_full | Cooperative Extension: A Model Of Science-Practice Integration for Ecosystem Restoration |
| title_fullStr | Cooperative Extension: A Model Of Science-Practice Integration for Ecosystem Restoration |
| title_full_unstemmed | Cooperative Extension: A Model Of Science-Practice Integration for Ecosystem Restoration |
| title_short | Cooperative Extension: A Model Of Science-Practice Integration for Ecosystem Restoration |
| title_sort | cooperative extension: a model of science-practice integration for ecosystem restoration |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/15485 |