Ecological integrity

Definition

The Ecological integrity includes the natural characteristics and functions of an ecosystem. This includes the ability to maintain these features and functions against the currents (for example, a river-specific form of biodiversity and matter balance under the influence of climate change).

Source

translated by Ale & Hannah Carrizo from Barkmann, J. et al. (2001): Ökologische Integrität. Risikovorsorge im nachhaltigen Landschaftsmanagement. In: GAIA - Ecological Perspectives for Science and Society, 10, 2, S. 97–108. (retrieved 26.06.2017)

Additional links

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jan_Barkmann/publication/230708766_Okologische_Integritat_Risikovorsorge_im_Nachhaltigen_Landschaftsmanagement/links/54c0be890cf21674ce9fddb9/Oekologische-Integritaet-Risikovorsorge-im-Nachhaltigen-Landschaftsmanagement.pdf (retrieved 24.08.2017)

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