Ecological Resilience

Ecological resilience is a measure of an ecosystem’s ability to absorb disturbance and maintain its characteristics. It is an important concept in ecology as it measures the potential of an ecosystem to regenerate itself following environmental disruption. Ecological resilience helps to protect species from extinction, prevent loss of biodiversity, and provide beneficial services such as food production, pollination, protection from floods and drought, clean air and water, and carbon sequestration. It can also help to inform sustainable management strategies for the environment, as it helps to promote the long-term health of ecosystems.