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Pan, the universal god of nature in Greek mythology, was our guardian deity on a journey to link resilience theory with future scenario building. This horned, hoofed, hairy and horny deity (Hughes 1986) represents a pervasive spiritual power in nature -- with a personality to match. He is an enthusiastic, | Pan, the universal god of nature in Greek mythology, was our guardian deity on a journey to link resilience theory with future scenario building. This horned, hoofed, hairy and horny deity (Hughes 1986) represents a pervasive spiritual power in nature -- with a personality to match. He is an enthusiastic, | ||
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=== The Panarchy Model === | === The Panarchy Model === | ||
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- | * **Exploitation (r):** Also referred to as the “birth” phase. This stage is one of rapid expansion. Pioneer and opportunist species proliferate, | + | * **Exploitation (R):** Also referred to as the “birth” phase. This stage is one of rapid expansion. Pioneer and opportunist species proliferate, |
* **Conservation (K):** Also referred to as the “growth and maturation” phase. This is a stage of slow accumulation and storage of energy and materials. Here, the biological capital is stored and connectedness reaches its peak. In ecology this stage occurs when a population reaches its carrying capacity and stabilises for a time. | * **Conservation (K):** Also referred to as the “growth and maturation” phase. This is a stage of slow accumulation and storage of energy and materials. Here, the biological capital is stored and connectedness reaches its peak. In ecology this stage occurs when a population reaches its carrying capacity and stabilises for a time. | ||
* **Release (Ω):** Also referred to as the “death” phase. This stage occurs rapidly in a system that has become over-connected. The release of stored carbon and nutrients is triggered and causes quick and drastic changes. In ecosystems this stage occurs when a population declines due to a competitor or changed conditions. | * **Release (Ω):** Also referred to as the “death” phase. This stage occurs rapidly in a system that has become over-connected. The release of stored carbon and nutrients is triggered and causes quick and drastic changes. In ecosystems this stage occurs when a population declines due to a competitor or changed conditions. |