作者
Ben D Sparrow, Will Edwards, Samantha EM Munroe, Glenda M Wardle, Greg R Guerin, Jean‐Francois Bastin, Beryl Morris, Rebekah Christensen, Stuart Phinn, Andrew J Lowe
发表日期
2020/7/9
来源
Biological Reviews
出版商
Blackwell Publishing Ltd
简介
Ecosystem monitoring is fundamental to our understanding of how ecosystem change is impacting our natural resources and is vital for developing evidence‐based policy and management. However, the different types of ecosystem monitoring, along with their recommended applications, are often poorly understood and contentious. Varying definitions and strict adherence to a specific monitoring type can inhibit effective ecosystem monitoring, leading to poor program development, implementation and outcomes. In an effort to develop a more consistent and clear understanding of ecosystem monitoring programs, we here review the main types of monitoring and recommend the widespread adoption of three classifications of monitoring, namely, targeted, surveillance and landscape monitoring. Landscape monitoring is conducted over large areas, provides spatial data, and enables questions relating to where and …
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