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Ecosystem Restoration Flashcards

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  1. Which practice best supports soil biological activity during ecosystem restoration on a farm?

    Answer: Incorporating compost and organic matter

    Adding compost and organic matter feeds soil microorganisms, which are essential drivers of healthy soil biology and long-term restoration success.

  2. What is the primary ecological function of riparian buffer strips in agricultural restoration?

    Answer: Filter runoff and stabilize stream banks

    Riparian buffers intercept nutrient-laden runoff and their root systems hold streambanks, protecting water quality and aquatic habitat.

  3. Under GAP guidelines, which action would MOST degrade a restored wetland on a farm?

    Answer: Draining the wetland for additional crop acreage

    Draining a restored wetland eliminates the hydrologic conditions necessary for wetland ecosystem function, directly reversing restoration efforts.

  4. Which cover crop mixture best supports pollinator habitat restoration alongside GAP farming?

    Answer: Diverse blend of buckwheat, clover, and phacelia

    A diverse flowering cover crop blend provides continuous bloom periods, pollen variety, and nesting resources that support pollinator populations.

  5. How does reducing farm chemical inputs contribute to ecosystem restoration?

    Answer: It reduces toxin accumulation in food webs

    Lowering pesticide and synthetic fertilizer use reduces bioaccumulation of harmful substances through the food chain, benefiting wildlife and soil communities.

  6. What is 'succession' in the context of ecological restoration on agricultural land?

    Answer: The natural process of plant community development over time

    Ecological succession describes the predictable sequence of plant and animal communities that establish and replace each other as a disturbed site recovers.

  7. Which invasive species management strategy aligns with GAP ecosystem restoration principles?

    Answer: Prioritize removal of invasives followed by immediate native planting

    Removing invasive species and quickly establishing native plants prevents reinvasion and accelerates recovery of ecological function.