Inclusive restoration: ten recommendations to support LGBTQ+ researchers in restoration science

Trevyn A. Toone; Sam J. Ahler; Julie E. Larson; Justin C. Luong; Francisco Martínez-Baena; Carlos A. Ordóñez-Parra; Mateus C. Silva; Isabelle B. C. van der Ouderaa

doi:10.1111/rec.13743

Inclusive restoration: ten recommendations to support LGBTQ+ researchers in restoration science

Trevyn A. Toone^*, Sam J. Ahler, Julie E. Larson, Justin C. Luong, Francisco Martínez-Baena, Carlos A. Ordóñez-Parra, Mateus C. Silva, Isabelle B. C. van der Ouderaa

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Abstract

Scientists who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or members of other marginalized sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+) face serious disparities compared to their non-LGBTQ+ peers. Restoration science presents additional risks for LGBTQ+ researchers, including extensive time in the field—sometimes in locations that are hostile to LGBTQ+ people or create discomfort around gender expression and sexual orientation. At the same time, restoration science is uniquely positioned to create change: the same principles that shape ecosystem restoration also provide a blueprint for cultivating inclusion in science. We present 10 recommendations for LGBTQ+ inclusion based on four guiding restoration principles: (1) Context is key; (2) Healthy environments require support; (3) Success needs to be defined; and (4) A diverse future is worth striving for. We provide concrete actions that individuals and institutions can take and emphasize the positive outcomes that LGBTQ+ inclusion can generate for a healthier restoration community.

Original language	English
Article number	e13743
Pages (from-to)	1-8
Number of pages	8
Journal	Restoration Ecology
Volume	31
Issue number	3
Early online date	28 Jul 2022
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/rec.13743
Publication status	Published - Mar 2023

Keywords

conservation
disparities
inclusion
LGBTQ inequality
STEM
UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration

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