ecological breakpoint or threshold
Alternative name(s): socio-ecological breakpoint or threshold
| Definition | Source | References |
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The point at which a relatively small change in external conditions causes a rapid change in an ecosystem. When an ecological threshold has been passed, the ecosystem may no longer be able to return to its state by means of its inherent resilience. |
Sustainable use assessment, Scenarios and models assessment, Pollination assessment, Land degradation and restoration assessment, Americas assessment | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ecological_threshold |