Overview

Fossorial (burrowing) animals play critical roles in soil aeration, nutrient cycling, and seed dispersal. Yet ecological restoration projects often overlook the below-ground community. This project explores methods for catalyzing the colonization of fossorial species on restoration sites, examining how habitat engineering, soil amendments, and connectivity corridors can accelerate the return of burrowing fauna.

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Research Questions

  • What site conditions most influence fossorial animal colonization rates?
  • Can targeted habitat modifications accelerate below-ground community assembly?
  • How does fossorial fauna presence affect broader restoration outcomes?

Methods

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Key Findings

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