Select a representative natural ecosystem in your area or one that you are interested in-such as a lake, preserve, or park-that is managed for native species.
- Write a 3 pg. paper explaining the following:
oThe major structural and functional dynamics (processes) of that ecosystem including change over time
oHow humans may have affected biogeochemical cycles in that ecosystem, including impacts to the nitrogen, phosphorus, or carbon cycle
oHow knowledge about that ecosystem's structure and function can help or has helped to develop plans for its management and restoration
oThe implication of species interactions in ecosystem management and restoration
- Include five references.
- Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.