Urbanization is a primary driver of landscape conversion, with far‐reaching effects on
landscape pattern and process, particularly related to the population characteristics of …

The paper investigated the application of MODIS data for mapping regional land cover at
moderate resolutions (250 and 500 m), for regional conservation purposes. Land cover …

Landscape characteristics affect human-wildlife interactions. However, there is a need to
better understand mechanisms that drive those interactions, particularly feedbacks that exist …

Biogeochemistry represents the interaction of biology, chemistry, and geology in the Earth
system. For many processes, an understanding of biological uptake and emission, chemical …

The rapid urbanization and economic growth experienced by China in recent years has led
to the expansion of construction land. This has resulted in the substantial transformation of …

Urbanisation is increasing worldwide and is regarded a major driver of environmental
change altering local species assemblages. Private domestic gardens contribute a …

Assessing the impact of climate change on species and associated management objectives
is a critical initial step for engaging in the adaptation planning process. Multiple approaches …

Urbanization is a well-known topic in sustainable development debates as it is known to
have great impacts on landscape and environment. Low density, apparently random …

Rapid growth of the Chinese urban population and the expansion of urban areas have led to
changes in urban forest structure and composition, and consequently changes in vegetation …

Urban ecological studies have had a long history, but they have not been a component of
mainstream ecology until recently. The growing interest of ecologists in urban systems …