Frequently Asked Questions

Resilience is the capacity of a system to absorb disturbance and reorganize while undergoing change. Resilient communities are complex systems capable of bouncing back from adverse situations. They can do this by actively preparing for economic, social and environmental change. They most closely resemble the complexity of natural systems.

Are the many benefits humans and other species receive directly from nature. Traditionally this has included clean air and water, habitat, food production and other critical benefits for survival. We now recognize these core values as well as additional benefits such as recreation, economics, equity, and others.