Ecosystems

No matter how environmentally conscious we think we are, when we go about our everyday lives we usually only consider the things that affect us immediately or in the short-term. We sometimes don't realise that the planet is a very finely balanced system, and once we start disrupting this system, we have to deal with the consequences. This title deals with the issues surrounding ecosystems, their use and their management. Chapter one examines what an ecosystem is and outlines some of the main ecosystems found on a global scale. Plants have adapted to live with the climate and soils in particular locations, and this is covered in chapter two. Chapter three looks at the impact human usage has on some of our ecosystems and lastly, in chapter four, we examine ways of managing our ecosystems more sustainably.