Forest ecosystem stability ; revision of the resistance-resilience model in relation to observable macroscopic properties of ecosystems. Waide, J. B. Pages 221-232 in W, 1988.
Forest ecosystem stability ; revision of the resistance-resilience model in relation to observable macroscopic properties of ecosystems. [pdf]Paper  abstract   bibtex   
The resistance-resilience model of ecosystem relative stability or response to disturbance has provided part of the conceptual foundation for ecosystem research at Coweeta. It has also provided a point of departure for analyzing responses of stream ecosystems to experimental disturbances and long- term forest responses to intensive management. However, both methodological and conceptual criticisms of this model have been published. Also, recent advances in ecosystem science alter the theoretical basis of the model. In response, this chapter presents a revised interpretation of the resistance- resilience model in relation to the theoretical conceptualization of the ecosystem as hierarchal biogeochemical systems.

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