The legacy of the 'SL> SS principle', that a single or a few large habitat patches (SL)
conserve more species than several small patches (SS), is evident in decisions to protect …

Effective planning for biodiversity in cities and towns is increasingly important as urban
areas and their human populations grow, both to achieve conservation goals and because …

Context Landscape ecology as an interdisciplinary science has great potential to inform
landscape planning, an integrated, collaborative practice on a regional scale. It is commonly …

Urbanization is one of the most important drivers of change worldwide, with the fastest pace
happening in Latin America, impacting negatively on biodiversity and ecosystem services …

This paper is a broad review of green infrastructure theory and practice relative to urban
sustainability and the space for geographers in these discussions. We use examples from …

Ecological security pattern (ESP) provide a solution to balance ecosystems and urban
development. The modifiable areal unit problem (MAUP) is a well-known geographical issue …

The elderly population is relatively vulnerable to air pollution and thermal stress due to their
low mobility and high prevalence of chronic disorders. Appropriate green infrastructure (GI) …

Abstract Changes in land use/cover are the main drivers of global biodiversity loss, and thus
tools to evaluate effects of landscape change on biodiversity are crucial. In this study we …

The land topic has generally become a major socioeconomic issue that currently attracts
attention globally. To explore the issue, various countries devote much attention to land use …

Urbanisation development influences surrounding landscape processes, which are reflected
by landscape structural patterns. Forest areas are often regarded as a spatial reserve for …