NATURAL REGENERATION: A key to restoring vital wetlands

Wetlands are becoming increasingly vital in the face of climate change, providing essential ecological functions, ecosystem services, and supporting diverse biodiversity. However, they are also hotspots for human activity, and as a result, many wetlands have been significantly modified, degraded, or even lost. One promising approach to restoration is natural regeneration, a cost-effective, large-scale method that holds potential for many wetlands. In today’s EcoTalk, we explore how natural regeneration works, the factors that influence its success, and the barriers to its widespread implementation.