A review and prospect of ecological threshold

doi:10.11686/cyxb2024389

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Ecological threshold is integral to the nonlinear dynamics of ecosystems. It is of great significance to explore the potential ecological threshold that can be breached to implement effective preventative strategies. Here， we review recent domestic and international research on ecological threshold， dissect the concept and development of ecological threshold， and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the current ecological threshold identification methods. The application of ecological threshold is delineated to four main research domains： ecosystem conservation and restoration， global climate change mitigation， biodiversity conservation， and disaster prevention. The results of recent studies have revealed deficiencies in both theoretical and applied aspects of ecological threshold research. Building on this foundation， we propose priorities for further research on ecological threshold in China. This review offers insights and references for the conservation， restoration， and sustainable development of China’s ecosystems.

Key words: ecological threshold, concept, application, method, prospect

Bing-bing GAO, Xiao-man LIU, Jin-fang XIONG. A review and prospect of ecological threshold[J]. Acta Prataculturae Sinica, 2025, 34(7): 210-218.

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