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FUNCTION BIODIVERSITY [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Plant and Crop Production
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- post-fire regeneration
1, record 1, English, post%2Dfire%20regeneration
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Post-fire regeneration refers to the ecological processes and mechanisms through which ecosystems recover and restore their structure, function, and biodiversity following a fire event. This includes the regrowth of vegetation, soil recovery, and the re-establishment of animal populations, influenced by factors such as fire intensity, frequency, and environmental conditions. 2, record 1, English, - post%2Dfire%20regeneration
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Cultures (Agriculture)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- régénération après feu
1, record 1, French, r%C3%A9g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ration%20apr%C3%A8s%20feu
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- régénération après incendie 2, record 1, French, r%C3%A9g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ration%20apr%C3%A8s%20incendie
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Processus et mécanismes écologiques par lesquels les écosystèmes se rétablissent et restaurent leur structure, leur fonction et leur biodiversité à la suite d'un incendie. 3, record 1, French, - r%C3%A9g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ration%20apr%C3%A8s%20feu
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Producción vegetal
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- regeneración posincendio
1, record 1, Spanish, regeneraci%C3%B3n%20posincendio
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Se recomienda la forma pos- tanto antes de vocal (posoperatorio) como de consonante (posguerra), tal como indica la nueva Ortografía de la lengua española. 2, record 1, Spanish, - regeneraci%C3%B3n%20posincendio
Record 2 - internal organization data 2020-09-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Environmental Management
- Oceanography
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Laurentian Channel Marine Protected Area
1, record 2, English, Laurentian%20Channel%20Marine%20Protected%20Area
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Laurentian Channel MPA 1, record 2, English, Laurentian%20Channel%20MPA
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The primary objective of the Laurentian Channel MPA is to conserve biodiversity through the protection of key species and their habitats, ecosystem structure and function, and through scientific research. 2, record 2, English, - Laurentian%20Channel%20Marine%20Protected%20Area
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Gestion environnementale
- Océanographie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- zone de protection marine du chenal Laurentien
1, record 2, French, zone%20de%20protection%20marine%20du%20chenal%20Laurentien
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- ZPM du chenal Laurentien 1, record 2, French, ZPM%20du%20chenal%20Laurentien
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'objectif principal de la ZPM du chenal Laurentien est de conserver la biodiversité en protégeant les espèces clés et leurs habitats, en maintenant les fonctions et la structure de l'écosystème et en effectuant des recherches scientifiques. 2, record 2, French, - zone%20de%20protection%20marine%20du%20chenal%20Laurentien
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-04-01
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Forestry Operations
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Alberta-Pacific Forest Industries Inc.
1, record 3, English, Alberta%2DPacific%20Forest%20Industries%20Inc%2E
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- Al-Pac 1, record 3, English, Al%2DPac
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[The society] has undertaken research projects aimed at facilitating maintenance of ecosystem function and biodiversity. The projects address forest biodiversity concerns such as forest fragmentation and old growth. Monitoring and implementation of research results into timber planning and woodland activities are an integral part of the research program, which is evolving as new research questions are identified. 2, record 3, English, - Alberta%2DPacific%20Forest%20Industries%20Inc%2E
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Exploitation forestière
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Alberta-Pacific Forest Industries Inc.
1, record 3, French, Alberta%2DPacific%20Forest%20Industries%20Inc%2E
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- Al-Pac 1, record 3, French, Al%2DPac
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette société a entrepris des projets de recherche visant à assurer l'intégrité fonctionnelle des écosystèmes et leur biodiversité. Les projets abordent des sujets de préoccupation liés à la biodiversité des forêts, tels que la fragmentation des forêts et les vieux peuplements. Le programme de recherche, qui évolue à mesure que de nouvelles avenues de recherche sont découvertes, comprend le suivi des résultats ainsi que leur application aux efforts de planification de la récolte du bois et aux activités menées en forêt. 2, record 3, French, - Alberta%2DPacific%20Forest%20Industries%20Inc%2E
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1997-04-15
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Ecosystems
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- abiotic matrix of biodiversity
1, record 4, English, abiotic%20matrix%20of%20biodiversity
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- abiotic biodiversity matrix 1, record 4, English, abiotic%20biodiversity%20matrix
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Nutrient cycling is an ecosystem level function because nutrients are essential to organisms and because of the pervasive and complex pathways and geochemical processes involved. The term "biogeochemical" cycles has been coined to describe the nature of this phenomenon. Its pervasive and essential presence is an explicit example of the fifth inseparable dimension of biodiversity, namely the abiotic biodiversity matrix. 1, record 4, English, - abiotic%20matrix%20of%20biodiversity
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Écosystèmes
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- matrice abiotique de la biodiversité
1, record 4, French, matrice%20abiotique%20de%20la%20biodiversit%C3%A9
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les indicateurs les plus critiques de l'«état de la biodiversité» doivent nous renseigner sur la biodiversité en soi et non pas uniquement sur les tendances en matière de substances chimiques toxiques et de qualité de l'eau, des sols ou de l'air, même si ces paramètres peuvent nous renseigner sur l'état de la matrice abiotique de la biodiversité. 1, record 4, French, - matrice%20abiotique%20de%20la%20biodiversit%C3%A9
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1997-04-15
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Ecosystems
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- biodiversity of wetlands
1, record 5, English, biodiversity%20of%20wetlands
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The main biodiversity function/value of wetlands lies in their being unique habitats where land and water come together. 1, record 5, English, - biodiversity%20of%20wetlands
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Écosystèmes
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- biodiversité des milieux humides
1, record 5, French, biodiversit%C3%A9%20des%20milieux%20humides
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La principale fonction et la valeur de la biodiversité des milieux humides tiennent au caractère unique de ces habitats où l'eau rejoint la terre. 1, record 5, French, - biodiversit%C3%A9%20des%20milieux%20humides
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1997-04-15
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Ecosystems
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- natural biodiversity
1, record 6, English, natural%20biodiversity
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
As well, in some ecoregions, the introduction of exotic species has had serious effects on natural biodiversity including the capacity of ecosystems to function normally. 1, record 6, English, - natural%20biodiversity
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Écosystèmes
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- biodiversité naturelle
1, record 6, French, biodiversit%C3%A9%20naturelle
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
De plus, dans certaines écorégions, l'introduction d'espèces exotiques a eu une incidence grave sur la biodiversité naturelle et notamment sur la capacité des écosystèmes à fonctionner normalement. 1, record 6, French, - biodiversit%C3%A9%20naturelle
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1997-04-15
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Ecosystems
- Biogeography
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- ecospheric function
1, record 7, English, ecospheric%20function
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
These ecospheric functions of biodiversity could be ranked even at a level above ecosystem function, since the linkage with geobioclimatic processes is obvious. 1, record 7, English, - ecospheric%20function
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Écosystèmes
- Biogéographie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- fonction écosphérique
1, record 7, French, fonction%20%C3%A9cosph%C3%A9rique
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En fait, dans le tableau 2, ces fonctions écosphériques de la biodiversité auraient même pu être placées dans une catégorie supérieure à celle des fonctions écosystémiques, tant leur lien avec les processus biogéoclimatiques est évident. 1, record 7, French, - fonction%20%C3%A9cosph%C3%A9rique
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1996-08-29
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Ecosystems
- Environmental Law
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- function norm
1, record 8, English, function%20norm
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
To grasp the significance of function norms is to gain an insight into the importance of maintaining biodiversity. 1, record 8, English, - function%20norm
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Écosystèmes
- Droit environnemental
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- norme fonctionnelle
1, record 8, French, norme%20fonctionnelle
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Celui qui saisit toute la portée des normes fonctionnelles est mieux placé pour comprendre l'importance du maintien de la biodiversité. On peut assurer la conservation de ces normes par des mesures d'aménagement assurant la survie, dans des systèmes naturels et avec la même abondance qu'autrefois, des microorganismes, des plantes et des animaux accomplissant les fonctions. 1, record 8, French, - norme%20fonctionnelle
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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