Baseline and reference state

It is very important to define a baseline, which can be set by establishing measurements, ecological, social and economic, at the start of the restoration actions. These baseline measures are used for further measurements across restoration timelines to assess ongoing outcomes into the future, and will provide reliable data on ecological social and economic changes as restoration proceeds. Against these measures understanding of restoration effectiveness can be understood and if necessary appropriate adaptation actions  can be made. This must be an integral part of all restoration activities. Judy Fisher