Ecoplex Form, Structure and Function: Ecological Renovation Targets

One concept that must be developed and appreciated in ecological renovation of community sites is how we delineate space. Where are the edges of a management unit? We must clearly understand the impacts of defining and visualizing biotic islands, corridors, and ecological connections. 

The things that we manage all have very discrete physical limits within an ecosystem. These limits can be the edges or boundaries used in management. They do not lend themselves well to the intent nor letter of ecosystem definitions. The modified concept used here is "ecoplex." Ecoplex means "interwoven houses" and sets distinct spatial limits on ecological units for management.

(FOR97-21) August 1997

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