Landscape Ecological Analysis Issues and Applications
“Landscape Ecological Analysis: Issues and Applications” by Jeffrey M. Klopatek, published by Springer New York in May 1999, spans 400 pages and is presented in English. This book provides a comprehensive overview of landscape ecology, emphasizing the impact of heterogeneity on ecosystem structure and function. It aims to offer readers a current perspective on the advancements in this field, showcasing contributions from internationally recognized experts who explore various political, theoretical, and applied dimensions of landscape ecology.
Readers will find discussions on a wide range of methods and models applicable at both landscape and regional scales, particularly in the context of ecosystem management. The book addresses critical topics such as biodiversity assessment and sustainable landscape planning, relevant to both cultural and natural environments. Additionally, it includes instructional models designed to aid in teaching, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the intersections of ecology, public policy, and urban development.
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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.
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