Our SER-Natural Regeneration Network recently held a symposium on natural regeneration as part of SER’s 10th World Conference!

Details: During the conference’s virtual component in November 2023 – Speakers from four continents conveyed how they conceptualize and communicate natural regeneration approaches to ecological restoration, helping advance our journey to find a common language.

To watch individual presentations see the bottom of this post.

The audio recording of the very interesting discussion at the end of the talks is provided here.


DESCRIPTION OF THE SYMPOSIUM

SER2023 Symposium
Title: Sharing insights about harnessing natural regeneration in restoration – SER’s Natural Regeneration Network commences its journey towards a common language

Abstract:

A key aim of the recently formed SER-Natural Regeneration Network is to foster understanding and advancement of the use of the various forms of natural regeneration in ecological restoration.  Through this symposium SER-NRN listens to how practitioners in different countries conceptualize and communicate natural regeneration approaches in ecological restoration. What similarities and differences exist that can help us advance our journey to find a common language?

The symposium will consist of four presentations. The two remaining timeslots would be devoted to audience questions to the panel of speakers on the topic ‘Our journey towards a common language’.

Speakers and titles

Karel Prach (SER Europe) Title: Lessons from spontaneous succession in Europe – at what point is intervention needed?

Robin Chazdon (Assisted Natural Regeneration Network) Title: Assisted Natural Regeneration in the context of forests, farms and landscapes in tropical and sub-tropical regions

Ramesh Venkataraman (Junglescapes Charitable Trust. Location: India) Title: Lessons from assisted natural regeneration in Asia – understanding indicators and facilitators of natural recovery and the need for introduction

Tein McDonald (Australian Association of Bush Regenerators) Title: Different functional triggers for harnessing natural regeneration in four Australian vegetation types – where does planting or direct seeding fit in?