| Putting humans in ecology: consistency in science and management. | |
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PMID: 18488555 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Normal and abnormal levels of human participation in ecosystems can be revealed through the use of macro-ecological patterns. Such patterns also provide consistent and objective guidance that will lead to achieving and maintaining ecosystem health and sustainability. This paper focuses on the consistency of this type of guidance and management. Such management, in sharp contrast to current management practices, ensures that our actions as individuals, institutions, political groups, societies, and as a species are applied consistently across all temporal, spatial, and organizational scales. This approach supplants management of today, where inconsistency results from debate, politics, and legal and religious polarity. Consistency is achieved when human endeavors are guided by natural patterns. Pattern-based management meets long-standing demands for enlightened management that requires humans to participate in complex systems in consistent and sustainable ways. |
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Authors:
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Larry Hobbs; Charles W Fowler |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Ambio Volume: 37 ISSN: 0044-7447 ISO Abbreviation: Ambio Publication Date: 2008 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-05-19 Completed Date: 2008-08-05 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0364220 Medline TA: Ambio Country: Sweden |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 119-24 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Antioch University, Seattle, WA, USA. info@inlandwhale.com |
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Conservation of Natural Resources* Ecology* Humans |
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