Ecosystems, Biomes, and Watersheds: Definitions and Use
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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.
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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.
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Corn, M. Lynne.Ecosystems, Biomes, and Watersheds: Definitions and Use,
report,
July 14, 1993;
Washington D.C..
(https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metacrs70/:
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