Holling, Crawford

Crawford Holling, an ecologist, is known for his concept of "resilience" in ecosystems, emphasizing the capacity of natural systems to absorb disturbances and reorganize while maintaining their core functions. His work highlights the importance of diversity and adaptive capacity in ecological stability. Holling argued that ecosystems are not static but dynamic and capable of changing in response to pressures, with resilience allowing them to recover or adapt. This understanding helps in managing natural resources sustainably, acknowledging that ecosystems can shift between different states but retain their essential characteristics if allowed to adapt.