Spotlight – Scientific Models in Adaptive Management

(ǝ sǝm(p) shǝn): A fact or statement taken for granted (that it is true).

(ē kō sis tǝm): A system made up of an ecological community of living things interacting with their environment especially under natural conditions.

(im plə mən tā shən): An act or instance of implementing something; the process of making something active or effective.

(im plī): To include or involve as a natural or necessary part even though not put clearly into words.

(ī rä ni k(ə-)lē): In a manner that expresses inconsistency between an actual and an expected result of a sequence of events.

(mag nə tüd): Size, quantity, number, or extent of something (such as the strength of an earthquake).

(mə rēn): Of or relating to the sea.

(mä nə tər): To watch, keep track of, or check usually for a special purpose.

(na ch(ǝ) rǝl rē sȯrs ma ni jǝr): A person who cares for and oversees the use of natural resources.