A framework for ecosystem performance using khazan example

Abstract

Understanding the dynamics of the khazan ecosystem is critical to draw conclusions about the sustainability of this ecosystem. Comprehending different factors that are necessary for ecosystem performance, its functioning and environmental sustainability will help in informed decision-making that is necessary to arrest erosion of the khazan ecosystems or any other ecosystem in general. This chapter presents a commentary on ecosystem services provided by khazans, linkages between ecological, sociocultural and economic dimensions, ecosystem performance, ecosystem functions, ecosystem vulnerability and resilience. It presents a qualitative conceptual framework for the khazan ecosystem and then relates this framework to the other global ecosystems.