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Ecosystem Restoration Flashcards

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  1. In GAP-certified operations, which measurement best indicates successful prairie restoration?

    Answer: High native plant species richness and low invasive cover

    Species richness of native plants combined with low invasive cover signals a functionally diverse, self-sustaining prairie ecosystem.

  2. What role do mycorrhizal fungi play in agricultural ecosystem restoration?

    Answer: They form root partnerships that enhance plant nutrient uptake and drought tolerance

    Mycorrhizal fungi form symbiotic associations with plant roots, dramatically expanding their effective root surface area and improving uptake of phosphorus and water.

  3. Which factor is MOST critical when selecting native plants for a restoration project on a US farm?

    Answer: Choosing local ecotype seed sourced within the same ecoregion

    Local ecotype seeds are genetically adapted to the specific climate, soils, and seasonal cues of the region, giving restoration plantings the best chance of long-term survival.

  4. What does the term 'ecological connectivity' mean for farm-based restoration?

    Answer: Linking restored habitat patches so wildlife can move between them

    Ecological connectivity links restored habitat corridors so wildlife populations can disperse, feed, and breed across a fragmented agricultural landscape.

  5. According to GAP guidelines, which land area is considered highest priority for riparian restoration?

    Answer: Land immediately adjacent to streams, rivers, or wetlands

    Areas directly bordering waterways have the greatest potential to protect water quality through filtration, bank stabilization, and shade that moderates stream temperature.

  6. What is a keystone species in the context of farm ecosystem restoration?

    Answer: A species whose removal would cause disproportionate ecosystem collapse

    Keystone species have outsized ecological influence relative to their abundance; their presence holds community structure together.

  7. How does integrating hedgerows into a GAP farm plan support ecosystem restoration?

    Answer: They provide wildlife corridors, nesting sites, and wind protection

    Hedgerows serve as linear habitat corridors connecting ecosystem patches while offering nesting, foraging, and shelter resources for birds, mammals, and beneficial insects.