This is a project funded by JNCC and
facilitated by MRAG and UNEP-WCMC on ecological structure and
function. It provides access to a report that is currently being
used in a stakeholder consultation process.
The objective of this project is to
arrive at consensus, through consultation, on practical definitions
of ecological structure and function. There is growing interest in
the use of these concepts to apply the ecosystem approach in
monitoring systems, but also a range of different definitions in
use.
The discussion document provides an
overview of current definitions of structure and function in use,
and the main similarities and differences between them. It asked
for feedback and comments from stakeholders on the document, and
their opinions on the most effective and practical definition. The
consultation period ended 31st May 2007. For further information
contact