Alfred H. P. B. Tansley

Alfred H. P. B. Tansley was a renowned British ecologist and botanist best known for founding the science of ecology. He introduced the concept of the "ecosystem," emphasizing the interconnected nature of living organisms and their environment. Tansley's work helped shape our understanding of how organisms interact with each other and their surroundings, crucial for studying natural environments and conservation. His ideas laid the groundwork for modern ecological research and emphasized the importance of viewing the natural world as a complex, integrated system.