none 10.19103/AS.2024.0134.20 Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited 8180 167722529 5380333 2242117 20241122104511021 10.19103 2026-04-01T13:50:46Z 2024-11-22T06:23:45Z 0 20596936 University of New England Nick Reid Rhiannon Smith University of New England 10 05 2024 9781801464543 Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing 10.19103/AS.2024.0134 https://shop.bdspublishing.com/store/bds/detail/workgroup/?id=3-190-136546 Forage and Range Research Laboratory – U.S. Department of Agriculture – Agricultural Research Service Thomas A. Jones Grasslands and rangelands are disturbance-driven ecosystems that cover 40% of the Earth’s land area. They have often been subjected to agricultural improvement or environmental degradation, compromising biodiversity, thus restoration may require nutrient reductions and native seedings. If a seed source is intact and degradation is recent, rewilding (passive restoration) may restore biodiversity. Otherwise, active restoration may be required via the application of ‘green hay’ or direct seeding. Invasive species may be controlled by scalping, herbicides, mowing, biological soil crusts, or prescribed burning, but eradication may be impractical. Though forbs are more difficult to establish than grasses, they are potentially greater contributors to species richness. Stronger native seed industries are needed to provide biodiversity for restoration. Long-term monitoring of vegetation or seed banks is required to gauge restoration success. A broadscale case study from Utah, USA is provided to illustrate many of these principles. 10 05 2024 10 05 2024 369 418 10.19103/AS.2024.0134.20 https://www.bdspublishing.com/webshop/chapters/crops/regenerative-techniques/promoting-biodiversity/rewilding-grasslands-and-rangelands/ https://link.springer.com/10.19103/AS.2024.0134.20