@article {50368,
	title = {Cross-scale interactions and changing pattern-process relationships: Consequences for system dynamics},
	journal = {Ecosystems},
	volume = {10},
	year = {2007},
	month = {August 2007},
	pages = {790-796},
	abstract = {Cross-scale interactions occur either when fine-scale processes influence a broad spatial extent or a long time period, or when broad-scale drivers interact with fine-scale processes to determine system dynamics. Cross-scale interactions are increasing recognized as having important influences on ecosystem processes, yet, they pose formidable challenges for understanding and forecasting ecosystem dynamics. In this introduction to the special feature, \&lsquo;Cross-scale interactions and pattern-process relations\&rdquo;, we provide a synthetic framework for understanding the causes and consequences of cross-scale interactions. Our framework focuses on the importance of transfer processes and spatial heterogeneity at intermediate scales in linking fine- and broad-scale patterns and processes. Transfer processes and spatial heterogeneity can either amplify or attenuate system response to broad-scale patterns and processes. Providing a framework to explain cross-scale interactions is an important step in improving our understanding and ability to predict the impacts of propagating events and to ameliorate these impacts through proactive measures.},
	keywords = {ecological surprises, landscape ecology, propagating events, spatial heterogeneity, tansfer processes},
	doi = {10.1007/s10021-007-9055-6},
	url = {/files/bibliography/07-030.pdf},
	author = {Debra C. Peters and Brandon T Bestelmeyer and M.G. Turner}
}
