Znidersic E, Watson DM. Acoustic restoration: Using soundscapes to benchmark and fast-track recovery of ecological communities.
Ecol Lett 2022;
25:1597-1603. [PMID:
35474408 PMCID:
PMC9321842 DOI:
10.1111/ele.14015]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2021] [Revised: 03/28/2022] [Accepted: 04/10/2022] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
Abstract
We introduce a new approach—acoustic restoration—focusing on the applied utility of soundscapes for restoration, recognising the rich ecological and social values they encapsulate. Broadcasting soundscapes in disturbed areas can accelerate recolonisation of animals and the microbes and propagules they carry; long duration recordings are also ideal sources of data for benchmarking restoration initiatives and evocative engagement tools.
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