Introduction to A New Ecology

A New Ecology presents an ecosystem theory based on the following ecosystem properties: physical openness, ontic openness, directionality, connectivity, a complex dynamic for growth and development, and a complex dynamic response to disturbances.

Each of these properties is developed in detail to show that these basic and characteristic properties can be applied to explain a wide spectrum of ecological observations and conventions.

It is also shown that the properties have application for environmental management and for assessment of ecosystem health.

Demonstrates an ecosystem theory that can be applied to explain ecological observations and rules

Presents an ecosystem theory based upon a systems approach

Discusses an ecosystem theory that is based on a few basic properties that are characteristic for ecosystems