Ecosystems, Biomes, and Watersheds: Definitions and Use (open access)

Ecosystems, Biomes, and Watersheds: Definitions and Use

This paper describes the meaning and applications of ecosystem and of the related terms watershed and biome. It discusses the pros and cons of all three as organizing principles for land management, and the major issues that are likely to arise in the debate over ecosystem management.
Date: July 14, 1993
Creator: Corn, M. Lynne
System: The UNT Digital Library