Recent studies have implied the importance of incorporating configuration metrics into landscape-aquatic ecological integrity research; however few have addressed the needs of spatial data while exploring nonlinear relationships. This study investigates spatial dependence of a measure of aquatic ecological condition at two basin scales, and the spatial and non-linear role of landscape in explai...

We review critical issues that must be considered when selecting indicator species for a monitoring program that aims to maintain or restore ecological integrity. First, we examine the pros and cons of different management approaches on which a conservation program can be based and conclude that ecosystem management is most appropriate. We then identify potential indicators of ecological integr...

When the traditional method is used to evaluate cultural landscape as a whole, due lack of historical and factors, impact ecological environment on change not considered. Therefore, it cannot objectively reflect law change. from perspective combination composition characteristics characteristics, this paper puts forward concept integrity based existing heritage integrity, aiming at organic evol...

Scientific discourses are rhetorical constructs for interpreting, articulating, and coordinating the bits of information and knowledge produced by science. Discourses also help scientific communities promote and advocate particular strategies for action. A review of the literature on ecological integrity has led us to identify four scientific discourses: (1) Wilderness-Normative, (2) Systemic-N...

Climate change leads to an increased frequency of severe weather events as well stressful growing conditions. Together these changes may impact the resilience ecosystems. To keep track such effects, conservation managers monitor “ecological integrity” or coherence ecosystem processes, cycling carbon and water. Networked phenocams can produce near-continuous observations leaf function in context...

Complexity is an elusive term in ecology that is often used in different ways to describe the state of an ecosystem. Ecological complexity has been linked to concepts such as ecological integrity, diversity and resilience andhas beenput forth as a candidate ecological orientor. In this article, the concept of complex-