Sentences with phrase «on ecological processes»

Consequently, the profession has attempted to answer a broad, complex question — whether or not managers should adopt rotational grazing — with necessarily narrow experimental research focused exclusively on ecological processes.

Given the rapid spread of coastal pollution, field studies on their multi-faceted effects on ecological processes in coral reefs deserve a high priority.

It relies on ecological processes, biodiversity and nutrients, energy and water cycles adapted to local conditions, rather than on the use of external inputs with adverse effects.

It relies on ecological processes, biodiversity and cycles adapted to local conditions, rather thanthe use of inputs with adverse effects.

It relies on ecological processes, biodiversity and cycles adapted to local conditions, rather than the use of inputs with adverse effects.

Not exact matches

The word «ecological» is added because of the emphasis on relationships in the development of postmodern thought that has been influenced by process philosophy and in particular the thought of A.N. Whitehead.

However, the traditional Western - Christian paradigm of nature is being challenged by new ecological models and theoretical explanations of the interconnectedness of humanity with nature developing within the natural sciences.2 Recent Christian theological discussion, most notably process theology, also focuses on these same scientific models in recognition of the inadequacies of traditional Christian and secular views of nature.3 Of course, there are a number of Western versions of this emerging ecological paradigm; no two of them are exactly alike in their technical details or explanatory categories.

Dr. Joseph Needham and Dr. W.H. Thorpe, Cambridge authorities on biochemistry and zoology; Dr. A.R. Peacocke, biologist in Cambridge; Professor L.C. Birch, Australian expert on evolutionary changes in the realm of living matter; and Ian Barbour, American physicist, whose special interest has lately been turned toward the ecological problem — these are but a few of the many who have publicly avowed their acceptance of a process way of looking at humankind and the world.

One of the finest collection of essays on ecological issues by a diverse group of authors, including representatives of process thought and creation centered spirituality, is the previously mentioned Joranson, Philip N., and Butigan, Ken, eds., Cry of the Environment: Rebuilding the Christian Creation Tradition (Santa Fe, New Mexico: Bear and Company, 1984).

The presented topics focused on: - Economical, ecological and social implications of apiculture - Legal norms and guidelines / official and private standards - Perspectives of organic apicultural production - Conversion problems, risk assessment and evaluation - Specific apiary operations - Quality management and assurance in organic apiculture - Inspection and certification processes - Labeling / packaging and marketing - Endemic Iranian bees and their potentials for honey production - etc..

These processes are mysterious, inscrutable, so much so that the more one learns about them, the more one becomes reluctant to step on an ant or swat a fly for fear that some dire ecological catastrophe will ensue.

«Becky's passion for the landscape and her ability to create a welcoming environment for people of all ages and backgrounds to connect with the land — along with her deep scientific understanding of ecological processes — is just what we need to build on René Laubach's lasting legacy.

Three extreme weather events in the Amazon Basin in the last decade are giving scientists an opportunity to make observations that will allow them to predict the impacts of climate change and deforestation on some of the most important ecological processes and ecosystem services of the Amazon River wetlands.

Our ability to assess biological diversity, ecosystem health, ecological interactions, and a wide range of other important processes is largely dependent on accurately recognizing species.

The Akensons» research style is now being overshadowed by more abstract kinds of studies, which hinge on remote sensing and computer modeling of ecological and environmental processes.

In contrast to the often narrowly defined single - objective nature of flood control, they observe that SFM places an emphasis not only on reducing risk (to people, economics and the environment) but also on seeking opportunities to working with natural processes and promoting multiple benefits across a range of criteria (ecological, societal and economic).

«We won't be able to fully understand the extinction dynamics until we understand what normal ecological processes were going on in the background.»

«In essence, we need to work towards restoring the natural balance of ecological and geomorphic processes on coral reefs.

Another finding was the frequent association between nematodes and bacteria that play important roles in nutrient cycling, an essential ecological process for life on Earth.

(A) describes the impacts of climate change and ocean acidification on the diversity and health of the fish, wildlife and plant populations, habitats, ecosystems, and associated ecological processes;

(B) establishes programs for monitoring the impacts of climate change and ocean acidification on fish, wildlife, and plant populations, habitats, ecosystems, and associated ecological processes;

Consequently, in the past 20 years his research has evolved from an early focus on prioritizing the effects that humans have on coral reefs and the role that marine protected areas play in conserving biological diversity and ecological processes, to developing theoretical and simulation models of coral reefs that will help predict and suggest alternatives to reduce detrimental effects, to developing practical means to restore degraded reefs through manipulation of the food web and management.

Phil's research focuses on large - scale ecological patterns and processes in the fossil record.

Studies on the ecological and evolutionary processes that structure the diversity of deep - ocean benthic communities, including larval dispersal, colonization, habitat utilization, genetic connectivity, and the evolutionary relationships of invertebrate fauna.

I've investigated the consequences of human activities on ecological communities and processes — from the effects of cleaning habits on the bacterial diversity in our homes to the consequences of land - use change on stream ecosystem function.

Born and raised on Martha's Vineyard, Tom brings a deep understanding of land - use change to the conservation of Massachusetts's coasts, including making residential landscapes more supportive of essential ecological processes.

The functional integrity and resilience of the ecological processes, ecosystems, and biological diversity that is the basis of all life on earth, respecting which entails a realization of the ecological limits within which human economies and societies must restrict themselves.7

6 These principles are adapted from the «People's Sustainability Treaty on Radical Ecological Democracy» proposed for the Rio +20 process by several civil society groups (http://sustainabilitytreaties.org/draft-treaties/radical-ecological-democracy/), in turn based on Kothari 2009 and Shrivastava and Kothari 2012.

With a focus on child and teacher factors, interactional and school wide processes, and community interactions, the Certificate Program employs an ecological approach that fosters child emotional and academic learning through a systemic lens.

It is also a social - ecological process where cities are places for nature, and where cities also are dependent on, and have impacts on, the biosphere at different scales from local to global.

These include catchment level management of threats and development with particular emphasis on management of groundwater and surface pollution and forest cover, inter-sectoral and participatory management processes especially with respect to environmental impact assessment of adjoin development and the building of increased ecological connectivity between the component parts of the system.

Stretching over 123 kilometres along the southern coast of Queensland, Fraser Island is the largest sand island in the world, and was inscribed on the World Heritage List in recognition of its natural values as an outstanding example representing ongoing ecological and biological processes and as an example of superlative natural phenomena.

Novitskova's work focuses on issues of technology, evolutionary processes and ecological realities.

Our residency offers resources and space on the Schuylkill Center's property for visual artists to engage audiences in the processes of ecological stewardship through scientific investigation and artistic creation.

«Raising Ground» is focused on the point at which natural / ecological factors begin to influence an artist's practice and the balance of art and ecology becomes weighted towards ecology, therefore beginning to dictate the artistic process and outcome.

LandLab offers resources and space on the Schuylkill Center's 340 - acre wooded property for visual artists to engage audiences in the processes of ecological stewardship through scientific investigation and artistic creation.

I was encouraged by your blog post citing Ilan Safit's thoughts on ecological citizenship as a precursor to planetary progress and at the same time want to respond to the suggestion that in Rio, the U.N. may have sacrificed its potential in shaping big ideas at the altar of practicalities and mechanical processes, important as they were.

Whether named «environmental» or «ecological,» participatory membership in societies whose habits contribute to the deterioration of living conditions on the planet means taking part in a process of transformation.

(B) establishes programs for monitoring the impacts of climate change and ocean acidification on fish, wildlife, and plant populations, habitats, ecosystems, and associated ecological processes;

(A) describes the impacts of climate change and ocean acidification on the diversity and health of the fish, wildlife and plant populations, habitats, ecosystems, and associated ecological processes;

However, the ecological impact we do have some basis for understanding is the effect of ocean acidification on important biological processes like calcification.

«Soil Ecological Processes on Green Roofs: Research and Observation Meet Theory and Intuition» by Christine Thuring.

With the Canadian led IPY - CFL sampling program, new highlights on winter ecological processes and confirmation of some of the earlier observations made during previous and scarce overwintering scientific studies help to refine our understanding of the structure and functioning of the arctic marine ecosystem.

Emphasis on marine ecological theories, processes, and methods necessary to distinguish the ecological impacts caused by human activities from those caused by natural disturbance and other processes.

The goal of this first post is simply to provide necessary background on the relevant biological / ecological processes involved, so that future articles discussing climatic and other possible influences, are more understandable.

In State College, Pennsylvania, I had the opportunity to tour the 2,400 square feet Matson & Associates Eco-Building, home to three ecopreneurial enterprises: Matson & Associates, an environmental assessment services company, often engaged to provide «expert witness» testimonials on some of the most timely waste processes issues; Envinity, a green building and home energy audit consultancy; and Matson Biofuels, a company developing a more ecological and non-toxic approach to making biodiesel called Green Biodiesel.

Find blogs on how ecological processes and patterns are affected by individual variation and spatial structure, and how these in turn affect the evolution of species embedded in large, complex networks of interacting species in a changing world.

Their model proposes that the manifestation of the adverse effects of certain risk factors (e.g., parameters of the disease / disability, functional independence, and psychosocial stressors) on children's psychosocial adaptation (e.g., mental, physical, and social functioning) may be attenuated by a variety of resistance factors (e.g., intrapersonal, social — ecological, and stress - processing variables).

Using a developmental, social — ecological approach to understand the etiology of health - risk behavior and inform primary prevention efforts, we assess the predictive effects of family and neighborhood social processes on youth physical fighting and weapon carrying.

Their model proposes that manifestation of the adverse effects of certain Risk Factors (e.g., parameters of the disease / disability, functional independence, and psychosocial stressors) on Adaptation (e.g., mental, physical, and social functioning) may be attenuated by a variety of Resistance Factors (e.g., intrapersonal, social — ecological, and stress processing variables).