Forest landscape ecology and global change: an introduction

Azevedo, João; Pinto, M. Alice; Perera, Ajith H.

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Forest landscape ecology and global change: an introduction

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dc.contributor.author	Azevedo, João
dc.contributor.author	Pinto, M. Alice
dc.contributor.author	Perera, Ajith H.
dc.date.accessioned	2016-04-12T11:23:01Z
dc.date.available	2016-04-12T11:23:01Z
dc.date.issued	2014
dc.description.abstract	Forest landscape ecology examines broad-scale patterns and processes and their interactions in forested systems and informs the management of these ecosystems. Beyond being among the richest and the most complex terrestrial systems, forest landscapes serve society by providing an array of products and services and, if managed properly, can do so sustainably. In this chapter, we provide an overview of the field of forest landscape ecology, including major historical and present topics of research, approaches, scales, and applications, particularly those concerning edges, fragmentation, connectivity, disturbance, and biodiversity. In addition, we discuss causes of change in forest landscapes, particularly land-use and management changes, and the expected structural and functional consequences that may result from these drivers. This chapter is intended to set the context and provide an overview for the remainder of the book and poses a broad set of questions related to forest landscape ecology and global change that need answers.	pt_PT
dc.identifier.citation	Azevedo, João; Pinto, M. Alice; Perera, Ajith H. (2014). Forest landscape ecology and global change: an introduction. In Azevedo, J.C., A.H. Perera & M.A. Pinto (Eds.). Forest landscapes and global change: challenges for research and management. Springer. p. 1-27. ISBN 978-1493909520	pt_PT
dc.identifier.doi	10.1007/978-1-4939-0953-7_1	pt_PT
dc.identifier.isbn	978-1493909520
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10198/12883
dc.language.iso	eng	pt_PT
dc.peerreviewed	yes	pt_PT
dc.publisher	Springer	pt_PT
dc.relation.publisherversion	http://www.springer.com/us/book/9781493909520	pt_PT
dc.rights.uri	http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/	pt_PT
dc.subject	Forestry	pt_PT
dc.subject	Trends in landscape ecology	pt_PT
dc.subject	Sustainable forestry	pt_PT
dc.subject	Drivers	pt_PT
dc.subject	Ecosystem services	pt_PT
dc.title	Forest landscape ecology and global change: an introduction	pt_PT
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