Globally, temperate grasslands have been significantly altered and
subsequently degraded as a result of increased human population,
urbanisation, and agriculture. Weeds now dominate most of these
ecosystems, resulting in the loss of ecosystem services, reduced
carrying capacity for farmers, and loss of habitat for native animals.
This paper reviews the literature of temperate grassland restoration
efforts from across the globe, and observes what techniques and
combinations have been used successfully and unsuccessfully to reduce
weed dominance and promote native recruitment and establishment. The
findings of this review clarify that weed management should be ongoing
in all projects, while optimal revegetation methods and grazing regimes
are specific to site location and study scope. There is a need for an
increase in long-term monitoring of restoration projects in order to
make assumptions with greater confidence.