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    Luisa Lemgruber

    This book invites us to reflect on the restoration of terrestrial ecosystems in the context of a region whose identity is still under construction, Latin America and the Caribbean, immersed in a social, economic, ecological and political... more
    This book invites us to reflect on the restoration of terrestrial
    ecosystems in the context of a region whose identity
    is still under construction, Latin America and the Caribbean,
    immersed in a social, economic, ecological and political
    crisis, whose roots originate historically and politically
    in colonialism and in the prevailing model of capital
    accumulation. For the first time, insights and practical
    experiences on restoration are gathered from most Latin-
    American and Caribbean countries. Furthermore, this
    book offers a social approach to restoration, which will
    likely become preponderant in this field and in this region.
    The authors claim that a Latin-American knowledge
    of restoration is under construction and that this discipline
    can be a significant tool to empower local populations,
    which might, in turn, lead to a collective action of
    change.
    Case studies from 11 countries of the region were compiled,
    involving multiple voices that emerge beyond generalist
    principles and with a bottom-up approach. The main
    idea of the book is to open a debate about the identity of
    ecological and social restoration in this region.
    This book is targeted to restoration specialists, volunteers,
    environmental managers, researchers, politicians and
    NGOs working on the complexity of socioecological restoration
    in a region with unavoidable social problems. It is
    intended for people with similar concerns to those of the
    chapters' authors. This work tries to integrate a movement
    on the rise, almost silent, born with its own narratives of
    successes and failures that do not hinder its development.
    Finally, the determination and commitment of Latin-
    American and Caribbean social actors to restore not only
    natural values but also social, ethical and cultural ones is
    remarkable.
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