That's a really cool question - as an urban ecologist it hadn't occurred to me. This is simply because urban ecosystems are in a constant state of managed 'stasis'. read more
That's a really cool question - as an urban ecologist it hadn't occurred to me. This is simply because urban ecosystems are in a constant state of managed 'stasis'. read more
Ecological Succession and Energy Balance The climax stage of ecological succession is defined by the energy balance that is achieved. This means that within this very stable ecological system, there is a balance between the life that is produced, and the life that is consumed. read more
Since ecological succession can be of immense practical consequence, humans have responded by developing a variety of ways in which to integrate their use of ecosystems with the natural processes of succession. read more