The theoretical foundation of ecological indication is based on measurable indicators and indices that are conducive to the provision of aggregate information regarding ecosystem health, functioning, and changes (Turnhout et al., 2007). These instruments serve a dual purpose: they facilitate the interpretation of systems and the communication of complex ecological information to various stakeholders, including policymakers, practitioners, and the public. This, in turn, facilitates more effective decision-making processes concerning environmental conservation and restoration. Consequently, decision-makers frequently employ ecological indication to engage with the public. It is therefore crucial that ecological indicators and indices, which are the focus of the journal Ecological Indicators, are defined and quantified in a scientifically defensible way.
Editorial: The crucial issue of spatial and temporal scale in ecological indication
Petrosillo, I.Writing – Original Draft Preparation
;Valente, D.Writing – Review & Editing
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2025-01-01
Abstract
The theoretical foundation of ecological indication is based on measurable indicators and indices that are conducive to the provision of aggregate information regarding ecosystem health, functioning, and changes (Turnhout et al., 2007). These instruments serve a dual purpose: they facilitate the interpretation of systems and the communication of complex ecological information to various stakeholders, including policymakers, practitioners, and the public. This, in turn, facilitates more effective decision-making processes concerning environmental conservation and restoration. Consequently, decision-makers frequently employ ecological indication to engage with the public. It is therefore crucial that ecological indicators and indices, which are the focus of the journal Ecological Indicators, are defined and quantified in a scientifically defensible way.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
