From: What has biotelemetry ever done for avian translocations?
Term | Aim of translocation | References |
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De-extinction | Resurrection (through technological means) and reinstatement of formerly extinct species | Robert et al. [34] |
Reintroduction | Re-establishment of population following extinction or extirpation | |
Reinforcement | Supplementation of an existing population of conspecifics to improve viability through increased recruitment and/or genetic heterogeneity | |
Trophic wilding | Creation of ecological interactions and/or cascades to promote self-regulating biodiverse ecosystems, including mitigation of biological invasions and improving biotic resistance | |
Ecological replacement | Replacement of an extinct species with a close relative of the same genus to fill their specific ecological niche | |
Assisted colonisation | Relocation outside of indigenous range to mitigate extinction or perceived anthropogenic threats like climate change and wholesale habitat loss | |
Community construction | Creation of entirely new or novel species assemblages and ecosystems |