Degradation of ecosystem of the loess plateau resulted from excessive water and soil losses. Restoration for severe degradation of natural ecosystem was an important approach for sustainable development in the region. In the face of pressures resulting from human population growth and increasing ecosystem degradation

sustainable development faces urgent challenge

attempting to solve major environmental problems will require a clear understanding of the ecological processes involved at the appropriate scale. The restoration ecology theory and approach was introduced

based on status of natural

economic and social in the loess plateau

and presented general approach

goal

strategy and technique of restoration

the sound approach to ecological restoration of damaged ecosystem was comprehensive strategy and using natural recovery process. An initial emphasis on repairing water and nutrient cycles

which will initiate

direct and drive the process of continuing autogenic recovery

otherwise

the restoration will be more risk and expensive. The goal of restoration should be realistic and developed. The removal of vegetation is the main cause of soil degradation. The setting of the desired goal for vegetation restoration must be based on the order of nature

history context and wishes of inhabitant. Some issues for ecological project are discussed.