Sustainable (or Healthy) Ecosystems

Definition

Ecosystems that are largely intact and functioning, and on which human demand for ecosystem services does not impinge upon the capacity of them to maintain future generations.

Source

Sudmeier-Rieux, K. & Ash, N. (2009). Environmental guidance note for disaster risk reduction: healthy ecosystems for human security. IUCN.

See also: Ecosystem Services

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