### Question
How is the term adaptive ecosystem management defined?


### Answer
The term **adaptive ecosystem management** is defined in *16 U.S.C. § 6703* as the following:

> a natural resource management process under which planning, implementation, monitoring, research, evaluation, and incorporation of new knowledge are combined into a management approach that—


(i) is based on scientific findings and the needs of society

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 6703*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 86-SOUTHWEST FOREST HEALTH AND WILDFIRE PREVENTION**

