Landscape Pattern Analysis For Assessing Ecosystem Condition
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Landscape Pattern Analysis For Assessing Ecosystem Condition
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Author : Glen D. Johnson
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2007-01-11
Landscape Pattern Analysis For Assessing Ecosystem Condition written by Glen D. Johnson and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-01-11 with Science categories.
This book presents a new method for assessing spatial pattern in raster land cover maps based on satellite imagery in a way that incorporates multiple pixel resolutions. This is combined with more conventional single-resolution measurements of spatial pattern and simple non-spatial land cover proportions to assess predictability of both surface water quality and ecological integrity within watersheds of the state of Pennsylvania (USA).
Landscape Pattern Analysis For Assessing Ecosystem Condition
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Author : Glen D. Johnson
language : en
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Release Date : 2007
Landscape Pattern Analysis For Assessing Ecosystem Condition written by Glen D. Johnson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Environmental toxicology categories.
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 sensed imagery therefore plays a crucial role by its ability to monitor large spatially continuous areas. This technology increasingly provides extensive spatial-temporal data; however, the challenge is to extract meaningful environmental information from such extensive data. Landscape Pattern Analysis for Assessing Ecosystem Condition presents a new method for assessing spatial pattern in raster land cover maps based on satellite imagery in a way that incorporates multiple pixel resolutions. This is combined with more conventional single-resolution measurements of spatial pattern and simple non-spatial land cover proportions to assess predictability of both surface water quality and ecological integrity within watersheds of the state of Pennsylvania (USA). The efficiency of remote sensing for rapidly assessing large areas is realized through the ability to explain much of the variability of field observations that took several years and many people to obtain.
Landscape Ecological Analysis
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Author : Jeffrey M. Klopatek
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2012-12-06
Landscape Ecological Analysis written by Jeffrey M. Klopatek and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12-06 with Science categories.
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.
Learning Landscape Ecology
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Author : Sarah E. Gergel
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2002
Learning Landscape Ecology written by Sarah E. Gergel and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Nature categories.
Filled with numerous exercises this practical guide provides a real hands-on approach to learning the essential concepts and techniques of landscape ecology. The knowledge gained enables students to usefully address landscape- level ecological and management issues. A variety of approaches are presented, including: group discussion, thought problems, written exercises, and modelling. Each exercise is categorised as to whether it is for individual, small group, or whole class study.
Operationalizing The Concepts Of Resilience And Resistance For Managing Ecosystems And Species At Risk
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Author : Jeanne C. Chambers
language : en
Publisher: Frontiers Media SA
Release Date : 2020-07-17
Operationalizing The Concepts Of Resilience And Resistance For Managing Ecosystems And Species At Risk written by Jeanne C. Chambers and has been published by Frontiers Media SA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-07-17 with categories.
Landscape Ecology In Theory And Practice
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Author : Monica G. Turner
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2007-05-08
Landscape Ecology In Theory And Practice written by Monica G. Turner and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-05-08 with Technology & Engineering categories.
An ideal text for students taking a course in landscape ecology. The book has been written by very well-known practitioners and pioneers in the new field of ecological analysis. Landscape ecology has emerged during the past two decades as a new and exciting level of ecological study. Environmental problems such as global climate change, land use change, habitat fragmentation and loss of biodiversity have required ecologists to expand their traditional spatial and temporal scales and the widespread availability of remote imagery, geographic information systems, and desk top computing has permitted the development of spatially explicit analyses. In this new text book this new field of landscape ecology is given the first fully integrated treatment suitable for the student. Throughout, the theoretical developments, modeling approaches and results, and empirical data are merged together, so as not to introduce barriers to the synthesis of the various approaches that constitute an effective ecological synthesis. The book also emphasizes selected topic areas in which landscape ecology has made the most contributions to our understanding of ecological processes, as well as identifying areas where its contributions have been limited. Each chapter features questions for discussion as well as recommended reading.
Fragstats
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Author : Kevin McGarigal
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1995
Fragstats written by Kevin McGarigal and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with FRAGSTATS. categories.
Managing For Healthy Ecosystems
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Author : David J. Rapport
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2002-10-29
Managing For Healthy Ecosystems written by David J. Rapport and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-10-29 with Nature categories.
One of the critical issues of our time is the dwindling capacity of the planet to provide life support for a large and growing human population. Based on a symposium on ecosystem health, Managing for Healthy Ecosystems identifies key issues that must be resolved if there is to be progress in this complex area, such as: Evolving methods for regional ecosystem health assessment employing complex adaptive systems coupled with adaptive technologies to permit accurate determination of changes in regional and global environments Issues and methods for assessing, monitoring, and managing diversity and its impact on human health in the context of climate change, agroecosystems, restoration of forests, politics, culture, and tradition. Leading thinkers in the field provide a coherent synthesis and a benchmark for the practice of this emerging field worldwide. The more than 100 peer-reviewed papers are grouped into three major parts. The first, Emerging Concepts, explores the diverse meanings of ecosystem health within ecological, socio-economic, and human health perspectives, and the linkages to related concepts such as ecological integrity, sustainable development, and ecological footprints. The second part, Issues and Methods, introduces methods for assessing and monitoring ecosystem health, including strategies for gaining political and stakeholder input and support for science-based ecosystem management. The final part, Case Studies, reports experiences of interdisciplinary teams grappling with specific issues in a variety of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems.
Ecology Volume Ii
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Author : Antonio Bodini
language : en
Publisher: EOLSS Publications
Release Date : 2009-10-20
Ecology Volume Ii written by Antonio Bodini and has been published by EOLSS Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-10-20 with categories.
Ecology is a component of Encyclopedia of Environmental and Ecological Sciences, Engineering and Technology Resources in the global Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS), which is an integrated compendium of twenty one Encyclopedias. Ecology is the study of the interrelationships between living organisms and their environment. The term "ecology" was introduced by Ernst Haeckel, at the end of the nineteenth century. Since that time spectacular advances have been made. Much has been learned about the relationship between organisms and environmental factors, and about the processes that regulate the abundance and distribution of species. The Theme on Ecology with contributions from distinguished experts in the field discusses the Science of Ecology for a Sustainable World. The two volumes are aimed at the following five major target audiences: University and College students Educators, Professional practitioners, Research personnel and Policy analysts, managers, and decision makers and NGOs.
Environmental Monitoring And Assessment Program
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Author : Carolyn Thomas Hunsaker
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1990
Environmental Monitoring And Assessment Program written by Carolyn Thomas Hunsaker and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990 with Ecology categories.