Measuring ecological complexity
L Parrott - Ecological Indicators, 2010 - Elsevier
Complexity is an elusive term in ecology that is often used in different ways to describe the
state of an ecosystem. Ecological complexity has been linked to concepts such as ecological …
state of an ecosystem. Ecological complexity has been linked to concepts such as ecological …
Future landscapes: managing within complexity
A regional landscape is a complex social–ecological system comprising a dynamic mosaic
of land uses. Management at this scale requires an understanding of the myriad interacting …
of land uses. Management at this scale requires an understanding of the myriad interacting …
[LIVRE][B] A critique of silviculture: managing for complexity
The discipline of silviculture is at a crossroads. Silviculturists are under increasing pressure
to develop practices that sustain the full function and dynamics of forested ecosystems and …
to develop practices that sustain the full function and dynamics of forested ecosystems and …
The student well-being model: A conceptual framework for the development of student well-being indicators
The importance of student well-being to positive youth development is widely accepted,
despite little consensus on what it means for youth to be well in school. The student well …
despite little consensus on what it means for youth to be well in school. The student well …
When should exotic forest plantation tree species be considered as an invasive threat and how should we treat them?
M Dodet, C Collet - Biological invasions, 2012 - Springer
The area of forests planted with exotic tree species is increasing worldwide in order to fulfill
various economic and environmental demands. Numerous species currently used in forest …
various economic and environmental demands. Numerous species currently used in forest …
[HTML][HTML] Challenges, insights and perspectives associated with using social-ecological science for marine conservation
Here, we synthesize conceptual frameworks, applied modeling approaches, and as case
studies to highlight complex social-ecological system (SES) dynamics that inform …
studies to highlight complex social-ecological system (SES) dynamics that inform …
Ecological engineering, habitat manipulation and pest management
This book is essentially about the management of arthropod pests, though at least some of
the principles described will have relevance to other pests, weeds and pathogens. Over …
the principles described will have relevance to other pests, weeds and pathogens. Over …
[HTML][HTML] Earth observation from space–The issue of environmental sustainability
S Durrieu, RF Nelson - Space Policy, 2013 - Elsevier
Remote sensing scientists work under assumptions that should not be taken for granted and
should, therefore, be challenged. These assumptions include the following: 1. Space …
should, therefore, be challenged. These assumptions include the following: 1. Space …
Estimation of forest structural diversity using the spectral and textural information derived from SPOT-5 satellite images
J Meng, S Li, W Wang, Q Liu, S **e, W Ma - Remote Sensing, 2016 - mdpi.com
Uneven-aged forest management has received increasing attention in the past few years.
Compared with even-aged plantations, the complex structure of uneven-aged forests …
Compared with even-aged plantations, the complex structure of uneven-aged forests …
Forests as complex adaptive systems: implications for forest management and modelling
Addressing natural resource issues in the face of profound global changes presents new
challenges for forest managers. These challenges have initiated a new cycle of …
challenges for forest managers. These challenges have initiated a new cycle of …