Assessing Multi-Scale Landscape Connectivity Using Network Analysis

Abstract

Landscape connectivity has implications for many ecological processes, including spread of invasive species and conservation of native ones. Because species have different minimum area requirements and different movement abilities, landscape designs suitable for one species (or group of species) may be inappropriate for other species. Methods from network analysis can be used to combine information on landscape pattern and species life history characteristics for species-specific assessments of potential connectivity. The lab is intended to provide students with the following opportunities.