A panarchy is a nested set of adaptive cycles, that is, adaptive cycles that interact with each other at large, medium, and small scales. Panarchy theory describes how these adaptive cycles interact with each other, including how smaller scales influence larger scales and vice-versa. In this episode, we revisit some concepts from the adaptive cycle and apply them to panarchy theory. We also explore the foundations of panarchy theory and take a look at how the theory can be used for ecosystem management.
Funding support from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Center for Great Plains Studies, https://www.unl.edu/plains/welcome
Online module for panarchy: https://passel2.unl.edu/view/lesson/2e6e3c012632
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References:
Garmestani, A., Twidwell, D., Angeler, D.G., et al. 2020. Panarchy: opportunities and challenges for ecosystem management. Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment, 18(10), 576-583.
Gunderson, L. and Holling, C.S. 2002. Panarchy: understanding transformations in human and natural systems. Island Press, Washington, D.C., USA.
Holling, C.S. 2001. Understanding the complexity of economic, ecological, and social systems. Ecosystems, 4, 390-405.
Woodyatt, A. 2021, Mar. 16. Scientists want to build a doomsday vault on the moon. CNN. https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/16/world/lunar-ark-intl-scli-scn/index.html
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