Resurssierot

Resurssierot is a term used in theoretical discussions of resource networks and resilience. It denotes the foundational core of a resource system—the root from which supply, use, and regeneration flows originate. The term is formed from ressurs (resource) and rot (root/origin) in Scandinavian linguistic influence, and is used informally in interdisciplinary literature to emphasize centrality and persistence under stress.

A resurssierot is conceptual rather than a fixed set of physical locations. It is characterized by persistence across shocks, centrality in network structure, and influence on the broader system's dynamics. In practice, researchers identify the resurssierot by analyzing network topologies, core-periphery structure, or resilience simulations; the exact methods vary by discipline.

In modeling, the resurssierot helps explain why some resource pathways survive disruption while others fail. It supports strategic planning by highlighting critical sources and routes that warrant protection, diversification, or substitution. Limitations include ambiguity in definition, dependence on data quality, and the risk of oversimplifying complex socio-ecological interactions.

The concept is most often discussed in environmental economics, regional planning, and ecology, where it informs resilience assessments and policy prioritization. Critics argue that focusing on a "root" may obscure distributed dependencies or asynchronous dynamics. Despite these debates, the resurssierot provides a heuristic for examining how core resources anchor wider systems. Related topics include network resilience, resource management, and ecological networks.