Applied ecology

Applied ecology is a subfield within ecology, which considers the application of the science of ecology to real-world (usually management) questions. It is also called ecological or environmental technology.

Aspects of applied ecology include:

Yosemite National Park in the United States.

• Agro-ecosystem management
• Biodiversity conservation
• Conservation biology
• Habitat management
• Invasive species management
• Protected areas management
• Rangeland management
• Restoration ecology

Major journals in the field include:

• The Journal of Applied Ecology
• Ecological Applications

Related organizations include:

• Kazakh Agency of Applied Ecology
• Öko-Institut (Institute for Applied Ecology) (in Germany)

See also

	Ecology portal
	Earth sciences portal
	Environment portal
	Biology portal
	Sustainable Development portal

• Natural environment
• Natural resource
• Nature

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