Adaptive management is a process of managing natural resources that relies on scientific monitoring and assessment to guide decision-making. There are several synonyms for adaptive management that fall under the umbrella term of ecosystem-based management. These include ecosystem-based adaptation, resilience-based management, and natural resource management. In all cases, the approach involves monitoring and assessing the impacts of human activities on the natural environment, and adjusting management policies and practices accordingly. These synonyms reflect the evolving nature of natural resource management in response to changing environmental conditions and stakeholder priorities, and emphasize the importance of flexibility, collaboration, and learning as central tenets of adaptive management.