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[Assessment method of ecosystem health]
Hongmei Kong1, Jingzhu Zhao, Lanzhou Ji
1Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085.
Ying Yong Sheng Tai Xue Bao = the Journal of Applied Ecology
|September 12, 2002
Summary
Ecosystem health, crucial for human survival, is assessed using various methods focusing on structure and function. This study compares these diverse ecosystem health assessment techniques for optimal application.
Area of Science:
- Ecology
- Environmental Science
Context:
- Ecosystems are fundamental to the human environment, providing essential services and goods.
- Ecosystem health, characterized by completeness, resilience, stability, and sustainability, underpins ecosystem function.
Purpose:
- To compare diverse ecosystem health assessment methods.
- To evaluate the suitability of different assessment approaches for various ecosystem types.
Summary:
- Ecosystem function, vital for human living and development, relies on ecosystem health.
- Assessment methods include indicator species and structure-function indices (single, complex, index systems).
- This paper analyzes and contrasts these methods, considering their application across different ecosystems.
Impact:
- Provides a comparative analysis of ecosystem health assessment tools.
- Informs the selection of appropriate methods for evaluating ecosystem health in diverse environments.
- Contributes to understanding the relationship between ecosystem health and its functions.