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Environmental Governance

Definition(s)

Ecosystem management is a process that aims to conserve major ecological services and restore natural resources while meeting the socioeconomic, political and cultural and needs of current and future generations. The principal objective of ecosystem management is the efficient maintenance and ethical use of natural resources. Source: Wikipedia/Lackey, R.T. 'Seven pillars of ecosystem management', Landscape and Urban Planning Vol. 40: p. 21-30.

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Broader: ecosystem
Related terms:
integerated ecosystem management
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