Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
1050004 Landscape and Urban Planning 2011 12 Pages PDF
Abstract
▶ Riparian vegetation structure was described using a combination of landscape metrics. ▶ Proximal agricultural land use had a great effect on the riparian vegetation. ▶ The degradation pattern became stronger with increasing land use pressure. ▶ Degradation is expressed by few and small tree patches with less complex shapes. ▶ Landscape metrics can help to prioritize where to restore or protect riparian zones.
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Assessing riparian vegetation structure and the influence of land use using landscape metrics and geostatistical tools
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