A New Combined Index to Assess the Fragmentation Status of a Forest Patch Based on Its Size, Shape Complexity, and Isolation

A New Combined Index to Assess the Fragmentation Status of a Forest Patch Based on Its Size, Shape Complexity, and Isolation

There are many local fragmentation metrics, but most can be grouped into four types (composition/area, isolation, edge, and shape), and none of them alone determines the degree of fragmentation of a patch. Here, we grouped together the main fragmentation metrics (area, edge, shape, and isolation) in...

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Main Authors: Carlos A. Rivas, José Guerrero-Casado, Rafael M. Navarro-Cerrillo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-10-01
Series:Diversity
Subjects:
fragmentation metric
dry forests
landscape
conservation
deforestation
fragmentation patterns
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1424-2818/14/11/896

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