An ecosystem is a complex composition of physical, chemical and biological components. This complex system remains in a healthy state if the system can maintain the ecological equilibrium among its components. Anthropogenic disturbances are the prime stressors that affect this equilibrium through creating fragmentation, ecosystem sensitivity, loosening landscape connectivity and disrupting ecological integrity. As different types of ecosystem are interconnected, a comprehensive monitoring and evaluating criteria is needed for measuring its integrity at regional level for conservation planning. A Regional Index of Ecological Integrity can be a suitable approach for sustainable management of regional ecosystem.
Ideas and tools for cumulative effects analysis and resource planning. Current awareness blog supporting programs in co-management of wildlife resources.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Regional Index of Ecological Integrity: A need for sustainable management of natural resources
ScienceDirect - Ecological Indicators : Regional Index of Ecological Integrity: A need for sustainable management of natural resources
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