Research advances in depth of edge influence of landscape boundary

Liguang Li*, Xingyuan He, Xiuzhen Li

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Abstract

Depth of edge influence of landscape boundary is an important component of landscape boundary research, and also, the hotspot of ecological research at home and abroad. This paper summarized the recent decades' research advances abroad in depth of edge influence, including quantitative methods, depth of edge influence on abiotic and biotic factors, and affecting factors on depth of edge influence. The studies on depth of edge influence in our country were also discussed, with the development trend prospected.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)935-938
Number of pages4
JournalChinese Journal of Applied Ecology
Volume17
Issue number5
StatePublished - May 2006
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Depth of edge influence
  • Edge effect
  • Landscape boundary

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