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Last updated: October 11, 2002
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How do scientific studies enable managers to ensure the preservation
and sustainability of wetlands and wildlife?
Part 2: Wetland & Wildlife Sustainability
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management and science are linked, we must first understand the cycle
of life & evolution -- (C.S. Holling, Barriers and Bridges, 1995). |
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All systems evolve as a function of four basic attributes.
Maintenance:
A slow accumulation of organized capital.
Release:
A very rapid alteration to highly organized capital.
Reorganization:
A rapid shift to accessible capital and energy.
Growth:
Opportunistic acquisition of disorganized capital.
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Reorganization
Science: Nutrients & gaps
Economics: New investments & companies
Government: New Governor
Management: Reallocation of funds |
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Maintenance
Science: Climax ecosystem
Economics: Manufacturing & repair
Government: Consolidation of influence
Management: Regulation |
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This is a demonstration of the similarities between various systems
(science, economics, government and management) to show the function
of the four basic attributes.
Growth
Science: Pioneer species
Economics: Innovation & research
Government: New advisors and Directors
Management: Initiate policy |
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Release
Science: Fire
Economics: Invention & Technology
Government: Elections
Management: Resource depletion |
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Next: the recovery of wading birds is linked to
fish availability and hydropattern
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