Landscape Pattern Analysis for Assessing Ecosystem Condition

As we begin the 21st century, one of our greatest challenges is the preservation and remediation of ecosystem integrity. This requires monitoring and assessment over large geographic areas, repeatedly over time, and therefore cannot be practically fulfilled by field measurements alone. Remotely sens...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Johnson, Glen D., Patil, Ganapati P. (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Springer US 2007, 2007
Edition:1st ed. 2007
Series:Environmental and Ecological Statistics
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Methods for Quantitative Characterization of Landscape Pattern
  • Illustrations
  • Classifying Pennsylvania Watersheds on the Basis of Landscape Characteristics
  • Predictability of Surface Water Pollution in Pennsylvania Using Watershed-Based Landscape Measurements
  • Predictability of Bird Community-Based Ecological Integrity Using Landscape Variables
  • Summary and Future Directions
  • References