Landscape Pattern

Landscape pattern in landscape ecology refers to the arrangement and organization of different land features, such as forests, fields, rivers, and urban areas, in a particular area. It looks at how these elements are distributed, their size, shape, and the distance between them. Understanding these patterns helps ecologists study the relationships between living organisms and their environment, assess biodiversity, and determine how changes like development or climate can impact ecosystems. Essentially, landscape pattern reveals how the physical layout of the land influences ecological processes and the health of environments.