Landscape structure and pattern
This topic has five main sections. Select the ones that
you need.
About
structure - is an introduction to the concept of landscape structure
Why
look at structure - gives the main reasons for studying it
Features
- patch, matrix and corridor are the important features you will learn
about
Quantifying
landscape elements - looks at ways to measure elements of the landscape,
important for using GIS
Factors
affecting the appearance of landscape structure - looks at different
aspects of scale
Why
is it necessary to understand structural complexity? - helps you understand
why you are studying this topic and how it links with the topic Landscape
function and process.
