Ecological resistance and resilience in rangelands

Abstract

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  Resistance and resilience are commonly used terms in discussions about agriculture and future ecological conditions.

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  We provide a common understanding of these terms as they apply to the ecology of grazed systems.

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  We discuss the relationship between ecological resistance and resilience, disturbances, and ecological processes.

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  We present examples of how to make what is known about ecological resistance and resilience in grazed ecosystems accessible to planners and their clients.