• What does “inherent uncertainty” mean and how might it limit the forecastability of ecological systems?
  • What are “slow variables” and what promise do they hold for ecological forecasting?
  • What are some of the problems if a forecast doesn’t handle uncertainty properly?
  • What are “scenarios” and why might they be useful?
  • What is your impression of how the “next steps” discussed here have been implemented in the last 15 years?