Disturbance ecology continues to be an active area of research, having undergone advances in many areas in recent years. One emerging direction is the increased
The media coverage of natural disasters (hurricanes, fires, floods, ice storms, etc.) indicates the prevalence of natural disasters in most, if not all, ecosyst
Disturbance ecology is still an active area of research and there have been many advances in new areas. One emerging direction in disturbance studies is the inc
Ecologists are aware of the importance of natural dynamics in ecosystems. Historically, the focus has been on the development in succession of equilibrium commu
The earth's landscapes are being increasingly impacted by the activities of man. Unfortunately, we do not have a full understanding of the consequences of these