Title
Long-Term Research in the Luquillo Mountains: Synthesis and Foundations for the Future
Publication Date
2015
Document Type
Book Chapter
Abstract
This chapter examines the causal relationship between disturbance, succession, and ecological changes by considering the biotic feedback mechanisms. It also provides an outline of rippling effects of natural phenomena, agricultural clearings, river flooding, and human-induced disturbances to the Luquillo Mountains and other tropical ecosystems in the world. In this regard, this chapter describes the intellectual and societal motivations that have influenced people to further the forecast of the ecological changes over time.
Original Citation
Willig, M.R., Bloch, C.P., Covich, A.P., Hall, C.A.S., Jean Lodge, D., Lugo, A.E., Silver, W.L., Waide, R.B., Walker, L.R., Zimmerman, J.K. (2015). Long-Term Research in the Luquillo Mountains: Synthesis and Foundations for the Future. In N. Brokaw, T. Crowl, A. Lugo, W. McDowell, F. Scatena, R. Waide & M. Willig (Eds.) A Caribbean Forest Tapestry: The Multidimensional Nature of Disturbance and Response (pp. 361-441). New York: Oxford University Press. https://doi.org/10.1093/acprof:osobl/9780195334692.003.0008
Virtual Commons Citation
Willig, Michael R.; Bloch, Christopher P.; Covich, Alan P.; Hall, Charles A.S.; Lodge, D. Jean; Lugo, Ariel E.; Silver, Whendee L.; Waide, Robert B.; Walker, Lawrence R.; and Zimmerman, Jess K. (2015). Long-Term Research in the Luquillo Mountains: Synthesis and Foundations for the Future. In Biological Sciences Faculty Publications. Paper 68.
Available at: https://vc.bridgew.edu/biol_fac/68