The reef will "inevitably" be damaged because of global warming, they said, but perhaps its "ecological function" could be maintained. .
Designed as a biodiversity-maintenance concept, Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) considers not only forest for its ecological function, but also forestry workers whom play a significant role in executing the SFM program in the implementation stage.
In this study, we first categorized ecological land from two dimensions, i.e. its ecological function and social property.
Landscape fragmentation in wetlands usually implies degradation of its ecological functions.
Over time, this incremental pattern of settlement expansion has fragmented conservation land and impaired its ecological functioning.
At the same time we can appreciate its ecological functions, including as a flyway for birds migrating to and from wintering grounds.
Because of its key ecological function, anticipated spatial knowledge is required to inform appropriately both vulture and ecosystem management.
Aesthetic form resulting from these changes is also a concern but must respect ecological function and structure first.
"There is great concern about the future of the Reef, and the communities and businesses that depend on it," the statement read, "but hope still remains for maintaining ecological function over the coming decades".
Recent calls for the reintroduction of functionally important animal species are motivated by a desire to restore ecological function, but overlook the ecological roles performed by humans.
