Explore the spatial-temporal patterns of forest fragmentation and quantification of the extent of fragmentation; 3.
Figure 3 outlines the method adopted for the analysis of spatial patterns of forest changes.
We found substantial differences in temporal and intra-regional patterns of forest loss and LULC change.
Spatial patterns of forest fragmentation were identified using selected landscape indices.
Different spatial patterns of forest fragmentation were identified and analysed using landscape ecology metrics.
The analysis of spatial patterns of forest changes should aid in formulating appropriate management strategies to conserve these threatened ecosystems.
Rather, spatial patterns of forest use are linked to the pre-conceived design of the settlement project.
However, knowledge of the processes and patterns of forest transition that result from this practice is extremely limited.
This study provides a first pan-European analysis that delineates the spatial patterns of forest cover changes in 36 countries.
However, the knowledge of post-disturbance changes in spatial patterns of forest cover is scarce, especially at large scales.
Our results, though local and regional, show interesting patterns of forest biodiversity and were consistent with other regional and global studies.
