Abstract
Earth’s ecosystems are no longer pristine areas (i.e., historical ecosystems); rather, they have been altered by human beings who have used them as sources of goods and services. While doing this, they have modified their ecological structure and introduced non-native species resulting in emerging or novel ecosystems. In this chapter, we discuss the social-ecological complexities associated with Latin American ecosystems and discuss the need to embrace their novelty.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Social-ecological systems of Latin America |
Subtitle of host publication | Complexities and challenges |
Editors | Luisa E. Delgado, Victor H. Marín |
Place of Publication | Switzerland |
Publisher | Springer |
Pages | 149-158 |
Number of pages | 10 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783030284527 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783030284510 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2019 |