BACKGROUND Much of ecological theory and the understanding of ecological systems has
been based on the idea that the observed states and dynamics of ecological systems can be …

This paper discusses the recent progress in understanding the properties of transient
dynamics in complex ecological systems. Predicting long-term trends as well as sudden …

From tropical forests to gut microbiomes, ecological communities host notably high numbers
of coexisting species. Beyond high biodiversity, communities exhibit a range of complex …

Nearly all nontrivial real-world systems are nonlinear dynamical systems. Chaos describes
certain nonlinear dynamical systems that have a very sensitive dependence on initial …

We have killed wild animals for obtaining food and decimated forests for many reasons.
Nowadays, we are burning fossil fuels as never before and even exploring petroleum in …

A definitive guide to the depth and breadth of the ecological sciences, revised and updated
The revised and updated fifth edition of Ecology: From Individuals to Ecosystems–now in full …

Elements of Mathematical Ecology provides an introduction to classical and modern
mathematical models, methods, and issues in population ecology. The first part of the book …

While community-based natural resource management (CBNRM) now attracts widespread
international attention, its practical implementation frequently falls short of expectations. This …

Understanding the relationship between diversity and stability requires a knowledge of how
species interact with each other and how each is affected by the environment. The …

Chaotic dynamics are thought to be rare in natural populations but this may be due to
methodological and data limitations, rather than the inherent stability of ecosystems …