The reality confronting ecosystem managers today is one of heterogeneous, rapidly
transforming landscapes, particularly in the areas more affected by urban and agricultural …

Ecological restoration has grown rapidly and now encompasses not only classic ecological
theory but also utilitarian concerns, such as preparedness for climate change and …

Human population density within 100 km of the sea is approximately three times higher than
the global average. People in this zone are concentrated in coastal cities that are hubs for …

We propose four postulates as the minimum set of logical propositions necessary for a
theory of pulse dynamics and disturbance in ecosystems:(1) resource dynamics …

The 'novel ecosystem'concept has captured the attention of scientists, managers, and
science journalists, and more recently of policymakers, before it has been subjected to the …

Urban areas are continuously subjected to anthropogenic transformations that result in the
emergence of novel urban ecosystems. To prepare for and respond to contemporary …

The nature and extent of environmental disturbance associated with mining commonly
entails completely new and challenging combinations of climate, lithology and landform …

As humans increasingly alter the surface geomorphology of the Earth, a multitude of artificial
aquatic systems have appeared, both deliberately and accidentally. Human modifications to …

Novel ecosystems are increasingly common worldwide, particularly in areas heavily
impacted by humans such as urban and peri-urban landscapes. Consequently, interest in …

Novelty pervades the biosphere. In some cases, potentially irreversible abiotic and/or biotic
changes have led to the crossing of thresholds and thus the formation of “novel ecosystems.” …