Analysing forest fragmentation using spatial autocorrelation, graphs and GIS
作者:
S. A. Roberts,
G. B. Hall,
P. H. Calamai,
期刊:
International Journal of Geographical Information Science
(Taylor Available online 2000)
卷期:
Volume 14,
issue 2
页码: 185-204
ISSN:1365-8816
年代: 2000
DOI:10.1080/136588100240912
出版商: Taylor & Francis Group
数据来源: Taylor
摘要:
This paper presents a replicable methodology to assess the extent of fragmentation in forests induced by natural and man-made features and disturbances. The analysis is presented in the context of conservation ecology research and its relevance to the development of environmental protection policy is discussed. Methodologically, the approach utilizes Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Relational Database Management Systems (DBMS), symbolic mathematics software, spatial autocorrelation statistics and graph data structures. The intersection of these technologies and techniques offers a potentially fertile area to extend the meaningful definition of natural forested areas and their management as well as our understanding of how these areas can be preserved through conservation policy. The paper concludes with suggestions for further extensions of the research.
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