This report briefly outlines the likely major changes that will influence future restoration practices and provide potential strategies to help adapt to this change. It will also highlight knowledge gaps where strategic NRM co-investment in research may be helpful. Three broad areas of restoration actions will be considered – 1. Forecasting success, 2. Planning and preparation and 3. Monitoring and evaluation. Where possible, information specific to Australia has been used throughout the document with international findings used only when these were deemed useful and appropriate for Australian conditions.