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12 - Applied Trait-Based Ecology

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  08 March 2021

Francesco de Bello ,
Carlos P. Carmona ,
André T. C. Dias ,
Lars Götzenberger ,
Marco Moretti  and
Matty P. Berg
Francesco de Bello
Affiliation:
University of South Bohemia, Czech Republic
Carlos P. Carmona
Affiliation:
University of Tartu, Estonia
André T. C. Dias
Affiliation:
Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
Lars Götzenberger
Affiliation:
Institute of Botany of the Czech Academy of Sciences
Marco Moretti
Affiliation:
Swiss Federal Research Institute WSL
Matty P. Berg
Affiliation:
Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam
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Summary

Chapter 12 provides some key examples of how to use trait-based methods as a tool for biodiversity monitoring, one that often shows more sensitivity to environmental changes as compared to taxonomic-based metrics. The examples show how trait-based approaches can help to broaden the scope of applied environmental sciences, using ecological theory to solve different types of environmental issues of concern. Focusing on response and effect traits, a discussion is provided on how it is possible to restore or create new ecological communities that are more resilient to environmental changes, or that enhance desirable ecosystem services. Finally, it is argued that poor literacy in functional ecology might act as a barrier to communicating with decision makers, and incorporating trait-based approaches in environmental policies.

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biomonitoringecosystem healthecosystem serviceagricultural systemsrestorationgreen urban infrastructureexotic species
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Handbook of Trait-Based Ecology
From Theory to R Tools
 , pp. 231 - 249
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2021

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