Land mosaics: the ecology of landscapes and regions

Abstract

Mosaic pattern is the central feature of land, and ecological structure, function, and change of the mosaic is the central focus of this book. Spatial arrangement is the structure of a landscape or region. It determines the movements and flows between local ecosystems, and across the mosaic. It changes in form over time. Spatial arrangement is also a useful handle for decision-makers in planning, conservation, design, management, and policy.