Stress Ecology

The interdisciplinary area of stress ecology provides education, government, and industry with an integrative area in which to apply jointly a quantitative, problem-solving approach to many of society's environmental problems. Ten guidelines are suggested for establishing programs in stress ecology, which would provide on-the-job training opportunities for students and personnel with diverse liberal arts and applied backgrounds. Evaluating stress response on ecosystems could serve as an integrative focal point for these programs.