The implementation of all of the advised actions, the report stated, would "result in the recovery of healthy, sustainable ecosystems throughout south Florida".

This should be the very first step for a sustainable ecosystem there.

Consolidating small parcel wetland loss creates larger more sustainable and functional ecosystems.

According to Mitsch (1996) "the design of sustainable ecosystems intends to integrate human society with its natural environment for the benefit of both".

The objective is to ensure sustainable ecosystems, thus protecting the resources and services they provide (Guerry 2005).

The policy includes elements such as sustainable and resilient ecosystems, spatial planning, and informed decision-making.

The Foundation also supports art and culture, as well as efforts to promote and maintain healthy, sustainable ecosystems.

But the material for the reefs must be able to support sustainable and beneficial ecosystems for the ocean.

Thanks to hundreds of volunteers, the once degraded habitat now reflects a more sustainable, native ecosystem.

"At the back of our house there's an open space that is a sustainable ecosystem with a pond and bird ledge," he says.