The Complexities and Opportunities of Examining Scale in Ecology – With Application to Grassland Management

摘要: Understanding the way in which biodiversity is created and maintained fundamental goal of applied ecology. In order to comprehend how diversity distributed isolate factors contributing diversity, multiple scales study must be considered. Studies base their conclusions on an isolated snapshot ecological system find results challenged by considering both historical spatial scales. The question scale: its definition, relevant scale at biological processes produce observable patterns, translation from small large theoretical technological complications presents, remain contentious issues This review investigates current definitions scale, arguments over importance various scales, use scalar components research. Secondly, it looks careful consideration gives rise limitations studies. Finally, addresses difficulty scaling up, local regional, through ecosystems. then grassland management, a biome vital human use, concretize provide direction management. conducted generate greater comprehension applications future research, contingency based limits will, this knowledge can aid management that engages all preserve diversity.