Conservation Science and Practice, Volume 4, Issue 8, August 2022., 2022 In this work, a methodological framework for modeling connectivity of biodiversity hotspots is proposed based on naturalness and linking wilderness. The method has potential applicability to the other biodiversity hotspots regions, which is to reduce the impact of habitat fragmentation on biodiversity.
Bo Xu, Yun Zhang, Wenyue Lin
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Implementation of the CAP Policy Options with the Land Use Modelling Platform - A first indicator-based analysis [PDF]
, 2011 This report presents the results of a study aiming to assess the environmental impact of two alternative scenarios for the new Common Agricultural Policy, evaluated by using the features of the Land Use Modelling Platform (LUMP).
BARANZELLI CLAUDIA +6 more
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Land, 2021 The objective of the present study was to determine changes in land coverage for 31 satellite cities surrounding Seoul and changes in values of MSPA (Morphological Spatial Pattern Analysis) for a time period of about 30 years (from 1988 to 2018).
Jin-Hyo Kim, Oh-Sung Kwon, Jung-Hwa Ra
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Land, 2023 Facing future complex climate changes and global economic fluctuations, land use and land cover (LULC) simulation is recognized as an important initiative to support government decision-making.
Yusong Xie +3 more
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Quality Index Approach for Analysis of Urban Green Infrastructure in Himalayan Cities
Land, 2023 In fast urbanizing cities, fragmentation of urban green infrastructure (UGI) commonly arises due to lack of efficient planning to maintain the quantity and improve their quality.
Mangalasseril Mohammad Anees +3 more
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Analysis of Land Cover Distribution and Spatial Pattern of Landscape Fragmentation and Connectivity in the Taperoá and Upper Paraíba River Basins, Brazil [PDF]
, 2019 As bacias do alto curso do rio Paraíba e do Taperoá localizam-se na zona semiárida do Estado da Paraíba. Grande parte da delimitação do semiárido possui bosques de Caatinga, que por suas condições bioclimáticas, diversidade e endemismos, torna-se um ...
Albuquerque-Xavier, Rafael +3 more
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Global analysis of forest attribute layers for the EU Observatory on deforestation and forest degradation [PDF]
, 2022 This document summarizes the design process, definitions, and algorithmic implementation conducted by the Joint Research Centre to support the development and implementation of a global analysis of forest attribute layers.
CAUDULLO Giovanni, VOGT Peter
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Use of National Forest Inventories to Downscale European Forest Diversity Spatial Information in Five Test Areas, Covering Different Geo-Physical and Geo-Botanical Conditions [PDF]
, 2010 The project ¿Use of National Forest Inventories to downscale European forest diversity spatial information in five test areas, covering different geo-physical and geo-botanical conditions¿, referred also as ¿forest downscaling¿ (JRC contract 382340 F1SC)
EGBERTH M +7 more
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Forest expansion in mountain protected areas: trends and consequences for the landscape [PDF]
, 2021 Mountain regions in Western Europe have gone through a massive rural–urban migration and the collapse of their traditional socioeconomic system. As a result, forest has occupied many old pastures and croplands. In protected areas – such as National Parks
Améztegui González, Aitor +8 more
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The Role of Brownfields and Their Revitalisation for the Functional Connectivity of the Urban Tree System in a Regrowing City [PDF]
, 2023 The connectivity of green infrastructure facilitating the movement of organisms is the key to strengthening biodiversity in cities. Brownfields are a valuable land resource, with their revitalisation as a Nature Based Solution high on the policy agenda ...
Haase, Dagmar +3 more
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