Their cumulative message highlighted changing social values and demands placed on natural resources along with a heightened awareness of ecosystems. A new tool was needed to begin to understand the relationships between single ecosystem components and the ecosystem as a whole, and the interrelationships between resources. Fundamental land management units. In addition, DNR land was managed independently from that of adjacent landowners. Management is now moving toward an integrated approach.
Ecosystems are a fundamental land management unit of that approach.
Ecosystem Approaches Implement ecosystem -based approaches. Priority Geographic Areas Concentrate efforts on pristine, unique, over-utilized natural systems . Sustainability Promote by economic means policies that sustain ecosystems . Stakeholder Involvement Work with the public to develop ecological approaches to land management. Traditional Strengths Continue to provide traditional resource products with a commitment to ecosystem -based management.