Landscape Dynamics: Pattern of Natural Landscapes
Theobald DM. 2009. Landscape Dynamics: Pattern of Natural Landscapes
The purpose of the PALMS Pattern of Natural Landscapes indicator is to evaluate the pattern and fragmentation of natural landscapes, and their dynamics over time. In this application, land cover types are distinguished between “natural” and “human-modified” and are assigned binary values (1 for natural, 0 for human-modified). The strengths of this indicator is that it is characterizes natural landscape pattern using robust, multi-scale approach based on the proportion (P) of natural cover types and does not require delineation of patches. This document provides detailed instructions to estimate the pattern of natural landscapes using a multiscale, integrated index of landscape connectivity.
- Type
- Standard Operating Procedure
- Authors
- Theobald, D.
- Date of Issue
- 2009
- Units
- IMD
- Keywords
- Analysis, dataset, Landscape, Monitoring, palms