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Why does heterogeneity matter?

Informally Refereed

Abstract

This is a review of the book "Ecosystem function in heterogeneous landscapes" published in 2005. The authors are G. Lovett, C. Jones, M.G. Turner, and K.C. Weathers. It was published by Springer, New York. The book is a synthesis of the 10th Gary conference held at the Institute of Ecosystem Studies in Millbrook, New York, in 2003.

Keywords

Landscape analysis, ecosystem complexity, spatial analysis, ecosystem modeling

Citation

Pierce, K.B. 2007. Why does heterogeneity matter?. Landscape Ecology. 22: 953-955
https://www.fs.usda.gov/research/treesearch/29699