5. Conclusions
Comparison between reforested and natural areas is a starting point to reach forest restoration success, but it is impaired by different stand ages. Calculations of biomass production can be used to compare tree development in restored mangroves, but each forest has their own features, and the use of specific allometric equations need to be performed for long term assessment. Tree development and biodiversity return together can give a more accurate approach of forest management efficacy. Despite low tree richness, restoration using R. mangle can be justified to accelerate the recovery of functional groups, ecosystem services and high biomass production. However, depending on conditions such as high propagule predation and area size, mangrove self-recovery can be a legitimate low cost alternative for mangrove restoration with higher tree diversity. Crab assemblages need to be considered in Neotropical restoration plans and their reestablishment can be a good indicator of forest functionality. Crab assemblage reached after several years a similar composition in assisted, naturally recovered and undisturbed areas, showing the high resilience of this important functional group.
5. ConclusionsComparison between reforested and natural areas is a starting point to reach forest restoration success, but it is impaired by different stand ages. Calculations of biomass production can be used to compare tree development in restored mangroves, but each forest has their own features, and the use of specific allometric equations need to be performed for long term assessment. Tree development and biodiversity return together can give a more accurate approach of forest management efficacy. Despite low tree richness, restoration using R. mangle can be justified to accelerate the recovery of functional groups, ecosystem services and high biomass production. However, depending on conditions such as high propagule predation and area size, mangrove self-recovery can be a legitimate low cost alternative for mangrove restoration with higher tree diversity. Crab assemblages need to be considered in Neotropical restoration plans and their reestablishment can be a good indicator of forest functionality. Crab assemblage reached after several years a similar composition in assisted, naturally recovered and undisturbed areas, showing the high resilience of this important functional group.
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