How Do You Sustain A Terrestrial Ecosystem?
An ecosystem is an ecological unit that describes all of the living and nonliving components of a system. Terrestrial ecosystems come in a myriad of forms from deserts to tropical rainforests, from tundra to wetlands. The common denominator in the sustainability of an ecosystem is its ability to maintain balance in the presence of change or disturbance. Disturbances are external events that impact an ecosystem, a community, or even a specific species. Adaptation is the method by which organisms cope. Identify any internal or external environmental pressures affecting the terrestrial ecosystems. The first step toward sustainability is to minimize disturbance. Only by identification of the source is this possible. Develop an environmental management plan for the ecosystem. Based on findings of environmental pressures, create a plan that addresses the concerns and possible solutions for minimizing the stress on the ecosystem. Collect baseline data. Survey the plant and animal populations
