Holling's adaptive cycle

Holling's adaptive cycle describes how ecosystems and social systems go through phases of growth, abundance, conservation, release, and renewal. It illustrates how systems expand and stabilize, then become fragile and prone to change or collapse, leading to a reset or renewal phase. This cycle emphasizes resilience, showing that systems can recover from disruptions by adapting and reorganizing. Understanding this helps us see that change and disturbance are natural parts of development, allowing systems to evolve and maintain their overall health over time.