{"id":1638,"date":"2012-12-14T14:45:28","date_gmt":"2012-12-14T19:45:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/esa.org\/esa\/?page_id=1638"},"modified":"2022-06-29T17:43:34","modified_gmt":"2022-06-29T17:43:34","slug":"issues","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/esa.org\/publications\/issues\/","title":{"rendered":"Issues in Ecology"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/4-Issue-spread.jpg\" alt=\"Issues In Ecology cover images\" width=\"585\" height=\"475\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"well\">\n<div id=\"#list\" class=\"clearfix\">\n<p>Issues in Ecology uses commonly-understood language to report the consensus of a panel of scientific experts on issues related to the environment. It is an official publication of the Ecological Society of America, the largest community of professional ecologists and a trusted source of ecological knowledge. Founded in 1915, ESA seeks to promote the responsible application of ecological principles to the solution of environmental problems.<\/p>\n<p>The audience for Issues in Ecology includes decision-makers at all levels for whom an objective presentation of the underlying science will increase the occurrence of ecologically-informed decisions. Issues in Ecology aims to build public understanding of the importance of the products and services provided by the environment to society. Recommended policy or management actions are not necessary, but may be included in Issues.<\/p>\n<p>The text for every Issues in Ecology is reviewed for technical content by external expert reviewers. While each Issue will stand alone, ESA will also consider publishing up to four Issues under one theme to address different aspects of broad ecological issues, such as the carbon cycle, ecology and agriculture, or causes or effects of climate change. Serita Frey is the Editor-in-Chief for this series.<\/p>\n<p class=\"highlight\">Permissions requests for Issues in Ecology should be directed to <a href=\"mailto:esahq@esa.org?subject=Issues%20in%20Ecology%20Permission%20Request\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">esahq@esa.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"issues-container\">\n<div class=\"well\">\n<h4>The Ecology of Rural Roads: Effects, Management and Research<\/h4>\n<p>Issue #23, Summer 2021<br>\nAlisa W. Cofin et al.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/IIE_24-Rural-Roads.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read Issue <\/a> <a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/IIE-23-Vi%CC%81as-Rurales.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lee en Espa\u00f1ol <\/a><\/p>\n<h5>Supplemental Materials<\/h5>\n<p><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/z7n2VNuiXoc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Gunnison Sage Grouse and Road Traffic <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"well\">\n<h4>Innovative Finance For Conservation: Roles For Ecologists and Practitioners<\/h4>\n<p>Issue #22, Fall 2020<br>\nAmanda D. Rodelwald et al.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/ESA_IssuesInEcology_no.22.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read Issue [English] <\/a> <a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Hh-M0iIBk8I\">Issue Webinar <\/a> <a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/SPA_ESA_IssuesInEcology_22_2-16-21_print.pdf\">Asunto 22 <\/a><\/p>\n<h5>Supplemental Materials<\/h5>\n<p><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Report-Conservation_no.22_online.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Guide for Conservation Community <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"well\">\n<h4>Impacts to Wildlife of Wind Energy Siting and Operation in the United States<\/h4>\n<p>Issue #21, Fall 2019<br>\nTaber D. Allison et al.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Issues-in-Ecology_Fall-2019.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read Issue [English] <\/a> <a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/nwcc.adobeconnect.com\/pprnyiisvwd4\/?OWASP_CSRFTOKEN=3b4ee8db24ac9a7915222fc6eb97e6bf845fa4b5902280abcdc2a977f54f2a57\">Issue Webinar <\/a><\/p>\n<h5>Supplemental Materials<\/h5>\n<p><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IIE-21_Conservation-Community-One-Pager.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Guide for Conservation Community <\/a> <a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IIE-21_DecisionMakers-Community-One-Pager.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Guide for Decision-Makers <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"well\">\n<h4>Species Recovery in the United States: Increasing the Effectiveness of the Endangered Species Act<\/h4>\n<p>Issue #20, Winter 2016<br>\nDaniel M. Evans et al.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Issue20.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read Issue [English] <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"well\">\n<h4>Investing in Citizen Science Can Improve Natural Resource Management and Environmental Protection<\/h4>\n<p>Issue #19, Fall 2015<br>\nDuncan C. McKinley et al.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Issue19.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read Issue [English] <\/a> <a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/numero19.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lee en Espa\u00f1ol <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"well\">\n<h4>Climate Change and U.S. Natural Resources: Advancing the Nation\u2019s Capability to Adapt<\/h4>\n<p>Issue #18, Fall 2013<br>\nSusan Julius et al.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Issue18.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read Issue [English] <\/a> <a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/numero18.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lee en Espa\u00f1ol <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"well\">\n<h4>Ecological Dimensions of Biofuels<\/h4>\n<p>Issue #17, Spring 2013<br>\nClifford S. Duke et al.<br>\nAdditional Information: <a href=\"http:\/\/eservices.esa.org\/services\/source\/Orders\/index.cfm?section=unknown&amp;task=1&amp;CATEGORY=BIORPT&amp;DESCRIPTION=Biofuels%20Reports&amp;continue=1&amp;SEARCH_TYPE=find\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Biofuels reports<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/issue17.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read Issue [English] <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"well\">\n<h4>The Role of Landscape Connectivity in Planning and Implementing Conservation Priorities<\/h4>\n<p>Issue #16, Fall 2012<br>\nDeborah Rudnick et al.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/issuesinecology16.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read Issue [English] <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"well\">\n<h4>Reactive Nitrogen in the Environment<\/h4>\n<p>Issue #15, Winter 2012<br>\nEric Davidson et al.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/issuesinecology15.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read Issue [English] <\/a> <a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/numero15.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lee en Espa\u00f1ol <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"well\">\n<h4>Setting Limits: Using Air Pollution Thresholds to Protect and Restore US Ecosystems<\/h4>\n<p>Issue #14, Fall 2011<br>\nMark Fenn et al.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/issuesinecology14.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read Issue [English] <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"well\">\n<h4>A Synthesis of the Science on Forests and Carbon for U.S. Forests<\/h4>\n<p>Issue #13, Spring 2010<br>\nMichael Ryan et al.<br>\nAdditional Information: <a href=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/ecoed\/index.php?P=FullRecord&amp;ID=352\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Teaching resource (Ecoed Digital Library)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/issue13.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read Issue [English] <\/a> <a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/numero13.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lee en Espa\u00f1ol <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"well\">\n<h4>Impacts of Atmospheric Pollution on Aquatic Ecosystems<\/h4>\n<p>Issue #12, Summer 2004<br>\nDeborah Swackhamer et al.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/issue12.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read Issue [English] <\/a> <a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/numero12.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lee en Espa\u00f1ol <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"well\">\n<h4>The Role of Nearshore Ecosystems as Fish and Shellfish Nurseries<\/h4>\n<p>Issue #11, Spring 2003<br>\nMichael Beck et al.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/issue11.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read Issue [English] <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"well\">\n<h4>Sustaining Healthy Freshwater Ecosystems<\/h4>\n<p>Issue #10, Winter 2003<br>\nJill Baron et al.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/issue10.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read Issue [English] <\/a> <a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/numero10.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lee en Espa\u00f1ol <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"well\">\n<h4>Water in a Changing World<\/h4>\n<p>Issue #9, Spring 2001<br>\nRobert Jackson et al.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/issue9.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read Issue [English] <\/a> <a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/numero9.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lee en Espa\u00f1ol <\/a> <a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/9%E6%9C%9F.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read Issue [Chinese] <\/a> <a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Issues9Hebrew.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read Issue [Hebrew] <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"well\">\n<h4>Effects of Aquaculture on World Fish Supplies<\/h4>\n<p>Issue #8, Winter 2001<br>\nRosamond Naylor et al.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/issue8.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read Issue [English] <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"well\">\n<h4>Nutrient Pollution of Coastal Rivers, Bays, and Seas<small><sup>*<\/sup><\/small><\/h4>\n<p>Issue #7, Fall 2003<br>\nRobert Howarth et al.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/issue7.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read Issue [English] <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"well\">\n<h4>Applying Ecological Principles to Management of the US National Forests<\/h4>\n<p>Issue #6, Spring 2000<br>\nJohn Aber et al.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/issue61.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read Issue [English] <\/a> <a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/6%E6%9C%9F.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read Issue [Chinese] <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"well\">\n<h4>Biotic Invasions: Causes, Epidemiology, Global Consequences, and Control<\/h4>\n<p>Issue #5, Spring 2000<br>\nRichard Mack et al.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/issue5.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read Issue [English] <\/a> <a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/numero5.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lee en Espa\u00f1ol <\/a> <a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Issues5Hebrew.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read Issue [Hebrew] <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"well\">\n<h4>Biodiversity and Ecosystem Functioning: Maintaining Natural Life Support Processes <small><sup>HR<\/sup><\/small><\/h4>\n<p>Issue #4, Fall 1999<br>\nShahid Naeem et al.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/issue4.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read Issue [English] <\/a> <a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/numero4.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lee en Espa\u00f1ol <\/a><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/4%E6%9C%9F.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read Issue [Chinese] <\/a> <a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Issues4Hebrew.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read Issue [Hebrew] <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"well\">\n<h4>Nonpoint Pollution of Surface Waters with Phosphorus and Nitrogen<\/h4>\n<p>Issue #3, Summer 1998<br>\nStephen Carpenter et al.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/issue3.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read Issue [English] <\/a> <a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/numero3.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lee en Espa\u00f1ol <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"well\">\n<h4>Ecosystem Services: Benefits Supplied to Human Societies by Natural Ecosystems <small><sup>HR<\/sup><\/small><\/h4>\n<p>Issue #2, Spring 1997<br>\nGretchen Daily et al.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/issue2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read Issue [English] <\/a> <a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/numero2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lee en Espa\u00f1ol <\/a> <a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Issues2Hebrew.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read Issue [Hebrew] <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"well\">\n<h4>Human Alteration of the Global Nitrogen Cycle: Causes and Consequences<\/h4>\n<p>Issue #1, Spring 1997<br>\nPeter Vitousek et al.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/esa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/issue1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read Issue [English] <\/a> <a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/numero1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lee en Espa\u00f1ol <\/a> <a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Issues1Hebrew.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read Issue [Hebrew] <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #b61f0b\"><strong>HR<\/strong><\/span> \u2013 These <em>Issues<\/em> are provided for historical reference. In consultation with each lead author, we have determined that these <em>Issues<\/em> no longer accurately reflect the current scientific understanding of the topic. <span style=\"color: #b61f0b\"><strong>*<\/strong><\/span> \u2013 Some of the information in this <em>Issue<\/em> is now dated.<\/p>\n<div class=\"section section-real\">\n<h3>Learn more about Issues in Ecology<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/publications\/issues\/about\/\"> About Issues In Ecology <\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/publications\/issues\/guidelines\/\"> Guidelines for authors <\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/publications\/issues\/order\/\"> How to obtain a copy of Issues In Ecology <\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/publications\/issues\/propose\/\"> How to propose an issue <\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/publications\/issues\/board\/\"> Issues in ecology advisory board <\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/publications\/issues\/teaching\/\"> Teaching with issues <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Issues in Ecology uses commonly-understood language to report the consensus of a panel of scientific experts on issues related to the environment. It is an official publication of the Ecological Society of America, the largest community of professional ecologists and a trusted source of ecological knowledge. 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