The Effects of Ecosystem Management on the Nutrient Cycle
Table of Content
Abstract ……………………………… 2
Introduction …………………………...3
What is Ecosystem Management...........3 Resources/Development………………3
Ecology /Soil as an Ecosystem………...3
Land Management……………………..4
Nutrient Cycle………………………….4
Soil Biology…………………………....5
Conclusion……………………………..6
Work Cited……………………………..7
Abstract
One reason people think of different things when they hear ecosystem management is because people mean different things when they use the term ecosystem management. These different meanings present differences in their interests. Ecosystem management is defined as being an approach to natural resource management which aims to sustain ecosystems to meet both ecological and human needs in the future but this isn’t where the debate comes into place. The argument arrives when you take account of the effect it has on the nutrient cycle (Glossary Ecosystem Management). Ecosystem management is not just about science nor is it simply an extension of traditional resource management; it offers a fundamental reframing of how humans may work with nature (PDF). People use adaptive management strategies to affect the factors that control soil biological communities. Soil biological activity is determined by factors at three different levels. When using Microscopes Factors the types and activity level of the soil organism would be affected; these factors may vary over short distances in the soil. Considering each factor is impacted by climate, soil texture, time of day season, and management practices including tillage, crop rotation, and irrigation. The diversity and functioning of a soil biological community are likely to improve when these strategies are used. Management plans should consider both the timing of management practices and disturbances, and the duration and degree of their effects on soil biology. The effects of management and disturbances vary by season, and the capacity
Abstract ……………………………… 2
Introduction …………………………...3
What is Ecosystem Management...........3 Resources/Development………………3
Ecology /Soil as an Ecosystem………...3
Land Management……………………..4
Nutrient Cycle………………………….4
Soil Biology…………………………....5
Conclusion……………………………..6
Work Cited……………………………..7
Abstract
One reason people think of different things when they hear ecosystem management is because people mean different things when they use the term ecosystem management. These different meanings present differences in their interests. Ecosystem management is defined as being an approach to natural resource management which aims to sustain ecosystems to meet both ecological and human needs in the future but this isn’t where the debate comes into place. The argument arrives when you take account of the effect it has on the nutrient cycle (Glossary Ecosystem Management). Ecosystem management is not just about science nor is it simply an extension of traditional resource management; it offers a fundamental reframing of how humans may work with nature (PDF). People use adaptive management strategies to affect the factors that control soil biological communities. Soil biological activity is determined by factors at three different levels. When using Microscopes Factors the types and activity level of the soil organism would be affected; these factors may vary over short distances in the soil. Considering each factor is impacted by climate, soil texture, time of day season, and management practices including tillage, crop rotation, and irrigation. The diversity and functioning of a soil biological community are likely to improve when these strategies are used. Management plans should consider both the timing of management practices and disturbances, and the duration and degree of their effects on soil biology. The effects of management and disturbances vary by season, and the capacity
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