View: System Environment (Context)

The Ecological System (Ecosystem) fits into the various earth spheres.

Earth Spheres Conceptual Model

In addition, the physical environment provides the context for:

  • Human Activity Systems
  • Human Activity Infrastructure Services
  • Designed Systems (physical and abstract)

The ecosystem boundary (Ecological Boundary) is defined by the geographic area (spatial) identified in the system-of-interest. The ecological boundary can range from the whole earth to a smaller region. The environment also includes the human activity systems and infrastructure services defined as other types of systems.