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Towards an Ecosystem Approach : a Report of Phases I and II of an Environmental Audit of Toronto's East Bayfront and Port Industrial Area
出版The Commission, 1991
ISBN06621857739780662185772
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=pg8SAAAAYAAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
註釋This report on the environmental audit of the east bayfront and port industrial area of the City of Toronto is the first to use a comprehensive ecosystem approach to a specific geographical area. The audit was conducted in two phases, with phase I gathering existing information on many aspects of the area, focusing primarily on the physical environment; and phase II including recommendations for key research that should be continued in the future. The technical background papers written for both phases I and II form the basis for this report, which explores the ecosystem approach and the notion of ecosystem integrity. The report examines the physical structures of the study area ecosystem, such as the habitats for humans and other organisms and their historical development; how the ecosystem functions; and the way in which decisions are made about ecosystems, including issues of stewardship and accountability. It then presents some opportunities to overcome obstacles presented by environmental conditions and to improve ecosystem integrity in the area.