ENGLISH

Landscape Heterogeneity and Disturbance

By Paul G. Risser (auth.) , Monica Goigel Turner (eds.)

Book information

Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York
Year
1987
ISBN
978-1-4612-9137-4, 978-1-4612-4742-5
DOI
10.1007/978-1-4612-4742-5
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
13 MB (13765180 bytes)
Series
Ecological Studies 64
Edition
1
Pages
240\240
Orientation
yes
Scanned
yes
Time added
2013-08-01 04:00:00
Ecology

Description

Landscape pattern is generated by a variety of processes, including disturbances. In turn, the heterogeneity of the landscape may enhance or retard the spread of disturbance. The complex relationship between landscape pattern and disturbance is the subject of this book. It is designed to present an illustrative analysis of the topic, presenting the perspectives of several different disciplines. The book includes conceptual considerations, empirical studies, and management examples. Important features include: hypotheses about the spread of disturbance and the effects of scale changes in landscape studies; the multidisciplinary approach; and the explicit focus on the landscape level. The intended audience comprises graduate students, academics, and professionals interested in landscape ecology. The reader will receive a state-of-the-art treatment of a current topic in landscape ecology.

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