Glossary E
An Ecological Integrity is the condition of an unimpaired ecosystem as measured by combined chemical, physical (including physical habitat), and biological attributes.
Deutsch: Ökologische Modellierung / Español: Modelado ecológico / Português: Modelagem ecológica / Français: Modélisation écologique / Italiano: Modellistica ecologica
Ecological modeling is a scientific discipline that integrates mathematical, computational, and statistical methods to simulate and analyze ecological systems. It serves as a critical tool for understanding complex interactions within ecosystems, predicting environmental changes, and supporting decision-making in conservation and resource management. By translating ecological theories into quantitative frameworks, ecological modeling bridges the gap between empirical observations and theoretical predictions.
Deutsch: Ökologische Forschung / Español: Investigación ecológica / Português: Pesquisa ecológica / Français: Recherche écologique / Italiano: Ricerca ecologica
Ecological research is a multidisciplinary scientific field dedicated to the study of interactions between organisms and their environments, as well as the processes that govern these relationships. It integrates principles from biology, chemistry, physics, geography, and social sciences to address complex environmental challenges. This field is fundamental for understanding biodiversity, ecosystem dynamics, and the impacts of human activities on natural systems.
Deutsch: Ökologische Wiederherstellung / Español: Restauración ecológica / Português: Restauração ecológica / Français: Restauration écologique / Italiano: Restauro ecologico
Ecological restoration refers to the process of assisting the recovery of degraded, damaged, or destroyed ecosystems to restore their natural functions, biodiversity, and resilience. This can involve reforestation, habitat reconstruction, removal of invasive species, and water quality improvements.