Interactions of Landuse and Ecosystem Structure and Function: A Case Study in the Central Great Plains

1994 ◽  
pp. 79-95 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ingrid C. Burke ◽  
William K. Lauenroth ◽  
William J. Parton ◽  
C. Vernon Cole
Keyword(s):  
Great Plains ◽  
Structure And Function ◽  
Ecosystem Structure ◽  
And Function ◽  
Ecosystem Structure And Function

scholarly journals The effects of modern war and military activities on biodiversity and the environment

2015 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 443-460 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael J. Lawrence ◽  
Holly L.J. Stemberger ◽  
Aaron J. Zolderdo ◽  
Daniel P. Struthers ◽  
Steven J. Cooke
Keyword(s):  
Military Training ◽  
Structure And Function ◽  
Aquatic Systems ◽  
Ecosystem Structure ◽  
Population Declines ◽  
Exclusion Zone ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
And Function ◽  
Ecosystem Structure And Function ◽  
Modern War

War is an ever-present force that has the potential to alter the biosphere. Here we review the potential consequences of modern war and military activities on ecosystem structure and function. We focus on the effects of direct conflict, nuclear weapons, military training, and military produced contaminants. Overall, the aforementioned activities were found to have overwhelmingly negative effects on ecosystem structure and function. Dramatic habitat alteration, environmental pollution, and disturbance contributed to population declines and biodiversity losses arising from both acute and chronic effects in both terrestrial and aquatic systems. In some instances, even in the face of massive alterations to ecosystem structure, recovery was possible. Interestingly, military activity was beneficial under specific conditions, such as when an exclusion zone was generated that generally resulted in population increases and (or) population recovery; an observation noted in both terrestrial and aquatic systems. Additionally, military technological advances (e.g., GPS technology, drone technology, biotelemetry) have provided conservation scientists with novel tools for research. Because of the challenges associated with conducting research in areas with military activities (e.g., restricted access, hazardous conditions), information pertaining to military impacts on the environment are relatively scarce and are often studied years after military activities have ceased and with no knowledge of baseline conditions. Additional research would help to elucidate the environmental consequences (positive and negative) and thus reveal opportunities for mitigating negative effects while informing the development of optimal strategies for rehabilitation and recovery.

scholarly journals Linking ocean biogeochemical cycles and ecosystem structure and function: results of the complex SWAMCO-4 model

2005 ◽  
Vol 53 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 93-108 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bénédicte Pasquer ◽  
Goulven Laruelle ◽  
Sylvie Becquevort ◽  
Véronique Schoemann ◽  
Hugues Goosse ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Biogeochemical Cycles ◽  
Structure And Function ◽  
Ecosystem Structure ◽  
And Function ◽  
Ecosystem Structure And Function

Impacts of Contaminants and Pesticides on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Structure and Function

2010 ◽  
pp. 111-145
Author(s):  
Thomas Lacher ◽  
"Jr Bickham ◽  
Claude Gascon ◽  
Rhys Green ◽  
Robin Moore ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Structure And Function ◽  
Ecosystem Structure ◽  
And Function ◽  
Ecosystem Structure And Function

Tropical Ecosystem Structure and Function

1974 ◽  
pp. 67-111 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ariel Lugo ◽  
Mark Brinson ◽  
Maximo Cerame Vivas ◽  
Clayton Gist ◽  
Robert Inger ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Structure And Function ◽  
Ecosystem Structure ◽  
Tropical Ecosystem ◽  
And Function ◽  
Ecosystem Structure And Function

Does the severity of non-flow periods influence ecosystem structure and function of temporary streams? A mesocosm study

2018 ◽  
Vol 63 (7) ◽  
pp. 613-625 ◽  
Author(s):  
Isabel Muñoz ◽  
Meritxell Abril ◽  
Joan Pere Casas-Ruiz ◽  
Maria Casellas ◽  
Lluís Gómez-Gener ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Structure And Function ◽  
Ecosystem Structure ◽  
Temporary Streams ◽  
And Function ◽  
Ecosystem Structure And Function

Ecosystem structure and function of afrotropical streams with contrasting land use

2018 ◽  
Vol 63 (12) ◽  
pp. 1498-1513 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vincent Fugère ◽  
Dean Jacobsen ◽  
Erin H. Finestone ◽  
Lauren J. Chapman
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Structure And Function ◽  
Ecosystem Structure ◽  
And Function ◽  
Ecosystem Structure And Function
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