NCEAS Project 2278
Establishing Structure for the Synthesis and Integration of Progress in Ecosystem Science
- Michael L. Pace
| Activity | Dates | Further Information |
|---|---|---|
| Workshop | 19th—20th September 1996 | Participant List |
Abstract
We are beginning a major synthesis effort to evaluate "successes,
limitations and frontiers in ecosystem science." This effort will
include several publications, an electronic forum and conferences
(described below). However, the first priority of this effort is
to establish a uniform structure for evaluation. We have several
hypotheses about the factors driving developments in ecosystem
science and ideas about the key factors determining successes and
limitations in this field. This "fast track" workshop provides
an opportunity for us to assemble a group of scientists to
establish a structure for our effort; to evaluate our hypotheses
and develop a unified approach to evaluation of successes,
limitations and frontiers. The NCEAS Symposium on Synthesis, to
be held in November 1996, will be an ideal venue for us to
present this structure to a wider community, at an early stage of
our effort.
| Type | Products of NCEAS Research |
|---|---|
| Book Chapter | Folke, Carl. 1998. Ecosystem approaches to the management and allocation of critical resources. Edited by Pace, Michael; Groffman, Peter. Successes, Limitations and Frontiers in Ecosystem Science. Springer-Verlag. New York. Pages 313-345. |
| Book Chapter | Groffman, Peter M.; Pace, Michael L. 1998. Synthesis: What kind of a discipline is this anyhow?. Edited by Pace, Michael; Groffman, Peter. Successes, Limitations and Frontiers in Ecosystem Science. Springer-Verlag. New York. Pages 29. |
| Book Chapter | Lauenroth, William; Canham, C.; Poiani, Karen; Kemp, W.; Running, Steven W. 1998. Simulation modeling in ecosystem science. Edited by Pace, Michael; Groffman, Peter. Successes, Limitations and Frontiers in Ecosystem Science. Springer-Verlag. New York. Pages 404-415. |
| Book Chapter | Likens, Gene. 1998. Limitations to intellectual progress in ecosystem science. Edited by Pace, Michael; Groffman, Peter. Successes, Limitations and Frontiers in Ecosystem Science. Springer-Verlag. New York. Pages 247-271. |
| Book Chapter | Lowrance, Richard. 1998. Riparian forest ecosystems as filters for nonpoint-source pollution. Edited by Pace, Michael; Groffman, Peter. Successes, Limitations and Frontiers in Ecosystem Science. Springer-Verlag. New York. Pages 113-141. |
| Book Chapter | MacMahon, James A. 1998. Empirical and theoretical ecology as a basis for restoration: An ecological success story. Edited by Pace, Michael; Groffman, Peter. Successes, Limitations and Frontiers in Ecosystem Science. Springer-Verlag. New York. Pages 220-246. |
| Report or White Paper | Pace, Michael L. 1996. Final Report. (Online version) |
| Report or White Paper | Pace, Michael L. 1998. Ecosystem science: Understanding nature's complexity, guiding society's problem-solving. |
| Book Chapter | Pace, Michael L.; Groffman, Peter M. 1998. Introduction: Needs and concerns in ecosystem science. Edited by Pace, Michael; Groffman, Peter. Successes, Limitations and Frontiers in Ecosystem Science. Springer-Verlag. New York. Pages 1-6. |
| Book | Pace, Michael L.; Groffman, Peter M. 1998. Successes, Limitations and Frontiers in Ecosystem Science. Springer-Verlag. New York. |
| Journal Article | Pace, Michael L.; Groffman, Peter M. 1998. Successes, limitations, and frontiers in ecosystem science: Reflections on the seventh Cary Conference. Ecosystems. Vol: 1. Pages 137-142. |
| Book Chapter | Robertson, G. Philip; Eldor, Paul. 1998. Ecological research in agricultural ecosystems: Contributions to ecosystem science and to the management of agronomic resources. Edited by Pace, Michael; Groffman, Peter. Successes, Limitations and Frontiers in Ecosystem Science. Springer-Verlag. New York. Pages 142-164. |
| Book Chapter | Smith, Val H. 1998. Cultural eutrophication of inland, estuarine, and coastal waters. Edited by Pace, Michael; Groffman, Peter. Successes, Limitations and Frontiers in Ecosystem Science. Springer-Verlag. New York. Pages 7-49. |
| Journal Article | Snelgrove, Paul; Smith, Craig. 2002. A riot of species in an environmental calm: The paradox of the species-rich deep sea floor. Oceanography and Marine Biology. Vol: 40. Pages 331-342. |
| Book Chapter | Tilman, David. 1998. Species composition, species diversity, and ecosystem processes: Understanding the impacts of global change. Edited by Pace, Michael; Groffman, Peter. Successes, Limitations and Frontiers in Ecosystem Science. Springer-Verlag. New York. Pages 452-472. |
| Book Chapter | Vitousek, Peter; Hedin, Lars; Matson, Pamela; Fownes, James; Neff, Jason C. 1998. Within-system element cycles, input-output budgets, and nutrient limitation. Edited by Pace, Michael; Groffman, Peter. Successes, Limitations and Frontiers in Ecosystem Science. Springer-Verlag. New York. Pages 432-451. |
| Book Chapter | Walters, Carl J. 1998. Improving links between ecosystem scientists and managers. Edited by Pace, Michael; Groffman, Peter. Successes, Limitations and Frontiers in Ecosystem Science. Springer-Verlag. New York. Pages 272 - 286. |
| Book Chapter | Weathers, Kathleen C.; Lovett, Gary M. 1998. Acid deposition research and ecosystem science: Synergistic successes. Edited by Pace, Michael; Groffman, Peter. Successes, Limitations and Frontiers in Ecosystem Science. Springer-Verlag. New York. Pages 195-219. |
| Book Chapter | Wessman, Carol A.; Asner, Gregory P. 1998. Ecosystems and problems of measurement at large spatial scales. Edited by Pace, Michael; Groffman, Peter. Successes, Limitations and Frontiers in Ecosystem Science. Springer-Verlag. New York. Pages 346-371. |
| Book Chapter | Zak, Donald R.; Pregitzer, Kurt S. 1998. Integration of ecophysiological and biogeochemical approaches to ecosystem dynamics. Edited by Pace, Michael; Groffman, Peter. Successes, Limitations and Frontiers in Ecosystem Science. Springer-Verlag. New York. Pages 372-403. |
| Book Chapter | Zedler, Joy; Fellows, Meghan; Trnka, Sally. 1998. Wastelands to wetlands: Links between habitat protection and ecosystem science. Edited by Pace, Michael; Groffman, Peter. Successes, Limitations and Frontiers in Ecosystem Science. Springer-Verlag. New York. Pages 69-112. |