Beyond the species pool: modification of species dispersal, establishment, and assembly by habitat restoration

Introduction

This article asserts that understanding the forces that shape species composition in plant communities, including seed dispersal, establishment, and assembly, is critical to restoration. Serving as an introduction to a special issue on seed dispersal and soil seed banks, the article reviews five major themes in relation to the process of species composition of plants. 

Conclusions & Takeaways

The authors identify the successes of both spontaneous seed dispersal as well establishment via spatial dispersal or seed banks when it came to restoration. The article concludes with a review of issues that affect the sustainability of habitat restoration along with preventing the spread of non-native species.