概化理论
人类世
比例(比率)
生态学
环境资源管理
地理
环境科学
计算机科学
作者
Rebecca Spake,Martha Paola Barajas-Barbosa,Shane A. Blowes,Diana E. Bowler,Corey T. Callaghan,Magda Garbowski,Stephanie D. Jurburg,Roel van Klink,Lotte Korell,Emma Ladouceur,Roberto Rozzi,Duarte S. Viana,Wu-Bing Xu,Jonathan M. Chase
标识
DOI:10.1146/annurev-environ-112420-015910
摘要
Ecological thresholds comprise relatively fast changes in ecological conditions, with respect to time or external drivers, and are an attractive concept in both scientific and policy arenas. However, there is considerable debate concerning the existence, underlying mechanisms, and generalizability of ecological thresholds across a range of ecological subdisciplines. Here, we use the general concept of scale as a unifying framework with which to systematically navigate the variability within ecological threshold research. We review the literature to show how the observational scale adopted in any one study, defined by its organizational level, spatiotemporal grain and extent, and analytical method, can influence threshold detection and magnitude. We highlight a need for nuance in synthetic studies of thresholds, which could improve our predictive understanding of thresholds. Nuance is also needed when translating threshold concepts into policies, including threshold contingencies and uncertainties. Expected final online publication date for the Annual Review of Environment and Resources, Volume 47 is October 2022. Please see http://www.annualreviews.org/page/journal/pubdates for revised estimates.
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