Introduction to landscape ecology

Abstract

Landscape ecology proposes new concepts, theories, and methods that are disclosing the significance of spatial patterning on the dynamics of interacting ecosystems. Landscape ecology has come to the prominence of ecology and land management and is still extending very quickly. This article would like to introduce knowledge bases of landscape ecology that include: (1). Definition of landscape ecology. (2). Characteristics of the landscape. (3). Landscape ecology as an outstanding sub-discipline. (4). Research topics for landscape ecology.