Ecological Resilience
Ecological resilience refers to the ability of an ecosystem to recover from disturbances such as natural disasters, human activities, or climate change. It's like a rubber band; when stretched or pulled (by stressors), a resilient ecosystem can bounce back to its original state or adapt to new conditions. This resilience is important for maintaining biodiversity, ecosystem services, and overall environmental health. A resilient ecosystem can absorb shocks, resist changes, and continue to function effectively, ensuring the survival of various species and the balance of habitats.
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Ecological resilience refers to the ability of an ecosystem to recover from disturbances, such as natural disasters, climate change, or human impacts. This resilience allows ecosystems to maintain their essential functions, structure, and diversity even after experiencing stress. When an ecosystem is resilient, it can bounce back by repairing itself, rebuilding populations, and restoring balance. High resilience means that the ecosystem can withstand changes without permanently altering its core characteristics, while low resilience can lead to degradation and loss of biodiversity, ultimately impacting the services that ecosystems provide to humans and the planet.