Ecological management

Pronunciation
/ek-oh-loh-jik-ul man-ij-muhnt/
Category
Management

Definition

A sustainable approach to managing natural resources and ecosystems that considers the interactions between organisms, their environment, and human activities.

Etymology

From Greek 'oikos', meaning 'house' or 'household', and 'logos', meaning 'study'.

Example

Ecological management practices aim to balance the needs of humans with the health and integrity of the environment.

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