Considering Endpoint Criteria (Text Version)

The elements of each relevant level of organization must be considered in their relation to the other elements of their environment, and in light of the three main criteria:

• Ecological relevance.
• Susceptibility to known or potential stressors.
• Relevance to management goals.

Some levels of organization are:

• Individuals.
• Populations.
• Communities.
• Ecosystems.
• Landscapes.
• Multiple ecosystem processes.

Activities on each of these levels have an impact on the others.