Community seed picking event, Le Parc naturel marin du Bassin d’Arcachon, France

Credit: Richard Lilley

Community involvement and participation are critical components of successful seagrass restoration efforts. We can ensure that restoration activities correspond with the needs and values of the local community by including them. This encourages both support and often dedicated assistance for the project.

To improve the long-term effectiveness of restoration activities, community engagement in restoration projects needs to be strengthened. In communities where traditional and local values drive adaptation to environmental changes, a community-engaged restoration approach requires the integration of restoration techniques and local value systems.