Ecosystem.

Ecosystem. A spatially explicit, relatively homogeneous unit of the Earth that includes all interacting organisms and elements of the abiotic environment within its boundaries. An ecosystem is commonly described in terms of its:
(1) Composition. The biological elements within the different levels of biological organization, from genes and species to communities and ecosystems.
(2) Structure. The organization and physical arrangement of biological elements such as, snags and down woody debris, vertical and horizontal distribution of vegetation, stream habitat complexity, landscape pattern, and connectivity.
(3) Function. Ecological processes that sustain composition and structure, such as energy flow, nutrient cycling and retention, soil development and retention, predation and herbivory, and natural disturbances such as wind, fire, and floods.
(4) Connectivity. (see connectivity above).

Source

36 CFR § 219.19

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Scoping language

Definitions of the special terms used in this subpart are set out as follows.

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