1. Lack of Understanding: The restorative practices may not be fully understood by the landscape designers or stakeholders, leading to difficulties in their implementation.
2. Limited Resources: Implementing restorative practices requires additional resources that may not be available in every landscape design project.
3. Site Specificity: Each site may require a unique approach for restorative practices, which may vary based on local ecology, hydrology, soils, and cultural context.
4. Maintenance requirements: Maintenance may require specialized knowledge and resources, which may not be readily available to the property owners.
5. Time Constraints: The timelines may not allow for the necessary input and collaboration needed between stakeholders, designers, and implementers.
6. Public Perceptions: Community members or clients may not fully understand the restorative design intent or may prefer traditional landscaping practices.
7. Regulatory Constraints: Regulatory laws and requirements may constrain the implementation of restorative practices.
8. Cost: Restorative design often requires larger initial investments and may not always be feasible or affordable for all stakeholders involved.
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