The use of ecological classification in management

Constance A. Carpenter; Wolf-Dieter Busch; David T. Cleland; Juan Gallegos; Rick Harris; ray Holm; Chris Topik; Al Williamson

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The use of ecological classification in management

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Authors:

Constance A. Carpenter, Wolf-Dieter Busch, David T. Cleland, Juan Gallegos, Rick Harris, ray Holm, Chris Topik, Al Williamson

Year:

1999

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Northern Research Station

Source:

In: Szaro, R.C., eds. Ecological stewardship: a common reference for ecosystem management. Vol. 2. p.395-430. (1999)

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Abstract

Ecological classificafion systems range over a variety of scales and reflect a variety of scientific viewpoints. They incorporate or emphasize varied arrays of environmental factors. Ecological classifications have been developed for marine, wetland, lake, stream, and terrestrial ecosystems. What are the benefits of ecological classification for natural resource management planning and implementation?

Keywords

Ecological units, mapping, land cover, landscape, habitat type, desired future conditions

Citation

Carpenter, Constance A.; Busch, Wolf-Dieter; Cleland, David T.; Gallegos, Juan; Harris, Rick; Holm, ray; Topik, Chris; Williamson, Al. 1999. The use of ecological classification in management. In: Szaro, R.C., eds. Ecological stewardship: a common reference for ecosystem management. Vol. 2. p.395-430. (1999)