Natural Regeneration
The recovery of a forest following disturbance, in the absence of human intervention. Resulting in increasing ecosystem functionality, vegetation species diversity and structural complexity, habitat availability etc.
"Glossary", FOREST RESTORATION RESEARCH UNIT, 2008. "Research for Restoring Tropical Forest Ecosystems: A Practical Guide". Biology Department, Science Faculty, Chiang Mai University, Thailand. http://www.forru.org/PDF_Files/rfrtfpdf/rfrtfappendix.pdf
Re-establishment of a forest stand by natural means, i.e. by natural seeding or vegetative regeneration. It may be assisted by human intervention, e.g. by scarification or fencing to protect against wildlife damage or domestic animal grazing. (FRA 2000).
Forests and Climate Change Working Paper 5, FAO, 2007.