Apps can help bridge restoration science and restoration practice. Issue 5 (17th June 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sperry, Katie P.; Shaw, Allison K.; Sullivan, Lauren L.
• Is Part Of: Restoration ecology. Volume 27:Issue 5(2019)
• Page Start: 934
• Page End: 937
• Publication Date: 2019-06-17
• Subjects: digital tools -- habitat connectivity -- habitat restoration -- network analysis -- R shiny -- web applications; Restoration ecology -- Periodicals; Reclamation of land -- Environmental aspects -- Periodicals; 333.7153
• DOI: 10.1111/rec.12999
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1061-2971

Abstract

Abstract : Scientists need to find innovative ways to communicate their findings with restoration practitioners in an era of global change. Apps are a promising bridge between restoration science and practice because they apply broad scientific concepts to specific situations. For example, habitat connectivity promotes ecological function, but practitioners lack ways to incorporate connectivity into decision‐making. We created an app where users calculate how habitat restoration or loss affects connectivity. By providing our app as an example and discussing the benefits and challenges in creating apps for practitioners, we encourage other restoration ecologists to similarly create apps that bridge science with practice.