Comment on: “Integrating Successional Ecology and the Delta Lobe Cycle in Wetland Research and Restoration” by Nyman (2014)

Abstract

We respond to Nyman’s (2014) critique of Kearney et al. (2011). Kearney et al. analyzed the vegetative cover for three river diversions to examine their efficacy to conserve or restore coastal wetlands. Nyman (2014) identifies six areas of criticism that we find illogical or contain misinterpretations of the literature or lack a proper context. The identified management focus to encourage is the reduction of the confusion arising from unsubstantiated objections while accepting that scientists will disagree within an uncertain and evolving world of complicating and new human influences.