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The scale
at which a landscape is examined affects the appearance of pattern present
within it. There is no single correct scale at which to look at landscapes or
to investigate ecosystem processes.
The spatial
and temporal scale at which the landscape is observed affects what is
determined as disturbance (White
and Harrod, 1995).
Human activity
can alter the scale of operation of processes in the landscape. Disturbance
can bring about changes to the inherent scale of the structure present in the
landscape. See also:
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For more information on scales, consult Reading 1.6, 'Scale problems in reporting landscape pattern at the regional scale'.
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