Nov. 13, 2010 -
PRLog -- It is the conclusion of the authors that the restoration projects evaluated during this study are generally successful on multiple levels. One (and sometimes more) components of nearly all projects ‘failed’, such as a break in a fence or the continued presence of invasive weeds. But the most important success that this project has highlighted is that these restoration projects still exist on the landscape, many of the trees planted are still living, and for the most part, landuses have remained consistent. The goals of OWEB are diverse, but the most important component of any OWEB project is the willingness of landowners to allow the Board to alter, and in some cases, conserve/preserve their properties. Although some records were lost and as a result those projects could not be evaluated, the projects that were recorded are improving in habitat (to a large extent) if regional landuses continue to remain unchanged. Unfortunately, the scale at which restoration work is accomplished is often small, especially in areas dominated by agriculture and rural private landuses. The amount of planting needed to repair the damage that has occurred (and is still occurring) throughout watersheds in Oregon is significant (but not overwhelming)
. Although the total length of repaired stream channel is impressive (8 km of mainstem restoration in the Coquille alone), it is not focused enough (or connected enough) to make a large impact after only 10 years, but it is a very good start.
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Demeter Design works with local municipalities, watershed councils, and management agencies to assess, monitor, restore, and report on habitat thoughout western North America.
