Patch-Corridor-Matrix Model

The patch-corridor-matrix model is a framework used in ecology to understand how different habitats are arranged and connected. "Patches" are areas of habitat, "corridors" are pathways that link these patches, and the "matrix" is the surrounding landscape that may not be suitable for the species but supports the patches and corridors. This model helps researchers study wildlife movement, the effects of habitat loss, and how to design conservation strategies by emphasizing the importance of maintaining both quality habitats and the connections between them.