ISSN:
1572-8358
Keywords:
Habitat fragmentation
;
Landscape ecology
;
Mathematical morphology
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract Isolated habitats, the consequence of the fragmentation process, are the object of external disturbance. This divides the patch area into two zones: interior and edge. The interior-to-edge ratio quantifies the potential disturbance impact. A method is presented to calculate a reference value for the interior-to-edge ratio, based upon the minimum edge for a given interior. The method is based on pixel geometry features and mathematical morphology. A corrected interior-to-edge ratio is defined using the reference value. The method is illustrated for woodlot fragments in the Belgian Kempen region.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1002078211367
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