Macroecology

Author: Yan Chuanhai
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Publish Date: 2003-05-01
Features: This book consists of 6 chapters, including Introduction, Community Ecology, Ecosystem Ecology, Landscape Ecology, Sustainable Development Ecology, and the Application of Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems in Macroecological Research. Based on a detailed analysis of the characteristics of macroecology, it discusses the main research contents of community ecology and ecosystem ecology from a macro perspective, laying the foundation for landscape ecology and sustainable development ecology. Landscape ecology and sustainable development ecology are the key focuses of this book. Landscape ecology elaborates on the concept of landscapes and the disciplinary characteristics of landscape ecology, studying the interactions between patches, corridors, matrix, and landscape elements, landscape classification, landscape patterns, landscape changes, landscape ecological assessment, and landscape ecological planning. Sustainable development ecology discusses important issues related to sustainable development from an ecological perspective, comprising systematic analysis of the concept of sustainable development, sustainable development indicator systems, major ecological challenges facing China's sustainable development, and global change. Finally, it explores the application of remote sensing and geographic information systems in macroecological research. This book is a reference for scientific and technical workers, educators, and graduate students in disciplines such as geography, ecology, and environmental science.