Landscape Ecological Analysis
Issues and Applications
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Beschreibung
Studies in landscape ecology focus on the effect of heterogeneity on ecosystem structure and function. Vigorous growth in the field has included the development of methods and results that can be applied to an impressive range of environmental issues. The purpose of this book is to provide the reader with a current perspective on this rapidly developing science. This book features contributions by internationally renowned experts in the field that address a broad spectrum of political, theoretical and applied aspects of the subject. Chapters describe a number of methods and models that are used at landscape and regional scales within the context of ecosystem management, to assess changes in biodiversity, and to evaluate sustainable landscape planning for cultural as well as natural settings. Also included are instructional models to assist in teaching.
Analyzes the issues, challenges, and strategic planning involved in landscape ecology Methods presented are broadly applicable to a range of ecological issues Provides a current perspective on a rapidly evolving field Contains contributions from renowned experts
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Jeffrey M. Klopatek
Themen in »Landscape Ecological Analysis«
biodiversity biological development ecology ecosystem environment forest landscape ecology modeling landscape/regional and urban planning