Facts for Prelims (FFP)
Source: DTE
Context: Researchers have developed a tool called Diversity for Restoration (D4R) to aid in agroforestry and ecosystem restoration efforts.
- The tool, initially created by Bioversity International and later adopted by a team from Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE) for the Indian context, aims to enhance the effectiveness of restoration programs while promoting sustainable development.
The online tool helps stakeholders identify suitable tree species for restoration objectives based on their ecological benefits and resistance to local stresses.
The tool is already being used in various countries and offers recommendations for maximizing restoration success along with propagation information and monitoring suggestions. It is seen as a comprehensive tool for socio-ecologically responsible restoration.
