JOURNAL ARTICLE

Enhancing ecological risk assessment of chemicals for terrestrial ecosystems through ecosystem services approach.

  • Published In: Environmental Toxicology & Chemistry, 2025, v. 44, n. 3. P. 611 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Fajana, Hamzat O; Lamb, Eric G; Siciliano, Steven D 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the need to enhance ecological risk assessment of chemicals in terrestrial ecosystems by focusing on ecosystem services (ES) rather than individual species. It suggests grouping species into functional groups to evaluate chemical risks on ES and using eco-indicators as proxies for ES. The article proposes a comprehensive framework that integrates site-specific ecological requirements with the Eco-indicator Sensitivity Distribution approach for a robust tiered soil ecological risk assessment. The structured framework aims to protect the valuable functions and services provided by terrestrial ecosystems by evaluating chemical risks comprehensively and site-specifically. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Environmental Toxicology & Chemistry. 2025/03, Vol. 44, Issue 3, p611
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Environmental Sciences
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0730-7268
  • DOI:10.1093/etojnl/vgae080
  • Accession Number:183714302
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