Disturbance ecology continues to be an active area of research, having undergone advances in many areas in recent years. One emerging direction is the increased

The media coverage of natural disasters (hurricanes, fires, floods, ice storms, etc.) indicates the prevalence of natural disasters in most, if not all, ecosyst

Disturbance ecology is still an active area of research and there have been many advances in new areas. One emerging direction in disturbance studies is the inc

Ecologists are aware of the importance of natural dynamics in ecosystems. Historically, the focus has been on the development in succession of equilibrium commu

This edited work presents a multi-faceted view on the causes and consequences of disturbance in ecosystems. Vegetation can be affected by a variety of different