Landscape Ecology (EEES4760 & EEES6760) DES, University of Toledo, Spring 2009

1. Landscape Ecology (EEES4760 & EEES6760) DES, University of Toledo, Spring 2009 Instructor: Dr. Jiquan Chen, Ph: 530-2664; E-mail: jiquan.chen@utoledo.edu Please email me for any comments and additional suggestions for your future endeavors in landscape study! Guest Lecs: Ranjeet John & Nan Lu Class web: http://research.eeescience.utoledo.edu/lees/teaching/eees4760_09/ Overview: from theory to applications

2. Landscape ecology has been featured with patch-corridor-matrix dogma -- a landscape is composed of multiple ecosystems. It is theorized that new structural and functional features would emerge when >2 ecosystems are placed together Chen & Saunders 2006

3. The Patch-Corridor-Matrix Framework -- N. American View of landscapes --

4. Landscape (Ecosystems) Or (Ecosystems)  Landscape Why?

5. Understanding a landscape

6. Understanding a landscape Are we satisfied with this product?

7. Understanding a landscape Is this structure of the landscape interesting and how was it created?

8. Understanding a landscape Is this structure of the landscape interesting and how was it created?

9. Can we create a similar landscape structure? What impacts can this structure have? Understanding a landscape Chen & Saunders 2006

11. Landscape Structure: patch-corridor-edge-matrix framework (FRAGSTATS, Fractals, Wavelet, Semivariance/Kriging, etc.) • Patch Patterns • Edges and AEI • Roads and Streams • Fragmentations • Landscape Process: movements of materials, energy and species across landscape • Landscape Dynamics: change over time • Landscape Models: HARVEST, Neutral Model, Moose, Tree2.0, LANDIS, etc. • Landscape Management: mimicking natural processes and arrange land mosaics in time and space

12. Landscape Analysis: • FRAGSTAT • Remote Sensing • Pattern-Process Relationships: • Fire and land mosaics • Species and structure (e.g., invasions) • Water and carbon • Gene flow and structure (not covered) • Landscape production

13. Landscapeis an area that is spatially heterogeneous in at least one factor of interest. Landscape Ecologyemphasizes the interaction between spatial pattern and ecological processes — that is, the causes and consequences of spatial heterogeneity across a range of scales (Turner et al. 2000) . • Not a science • Broader scales (mostly spatial) • Multiple ecosystems, their spatial arrangement and interactions • Applied scientific discipline • Multidisciplinary

14. Circle of Knowledge Creation The process of generating new knowledge comes full circle only when scientific understanding has been integrated into management and lessons from application are transferred back to validate or inform research studies. It is through this complete process that theories emerge. Tress et al. (2005)

15. Process dynamics in general Edge influences theory Advancing landscape ecology by developing sound theories, principles, and applications Silbernagel et al. (2006)

16. Scaling - based on examples in this book Advancing landscape ecology by developing sound theories, principles, and applications Silbernagel et al. (2007)

17. Landscape experimentation (based on CNNF studies) Is there a barrier here? Advancing landscape ecology by developing sound theories, principles, and applications Silbernagel et al. (2007)

18. Advancing landscape ecology by developing sound theories, principles, and applications Moving toward application Modeling & visualization - methods have led to progress in science Silbernagel et al. (2007)

19. Research application & transfer - strong in this area Weaker in theory development & progress in science Advancing landscape ecology by developing sound theories, principles, and applications • Take Home Messages • Long-term commitment • Persistent efforts for a landscape study • Wiliness to collaborate • Readiness for any opportunity Silbernagel et al. (in press)

20. N. Inner Mongolia N. Wisconsin Colorado S. Santiago, Chile Denver Idaho Landscape Ecology A Necessity Science in Environmental Studies