What is Landscape Ecology?
We define Landscape Ecology as the study of interactions, across space and time, between the structure and function of physical, biological and cultural components of landscapes; marine, freshwater, and on land.
Below you'll find links to our Landscape Learning pages that provide accessible introductions to many aspects of Landscape Ecology
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Landscape Ecology: An Overview
At its heart, landscape ecology is ecological… but as its name suggests, it demands some notion of ‘landscape’
At its heart, landscape ecology is ecological… but as its name suggests, it demands some notion of ‘landscape’
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Key Theories and Concepts of Landscape Ecology
Broadly, there are two ‘traditions’ of thought in Landscape Ecology: European versus North American (or maybe, Old World vs New World)
Broadly, there are two ‘traditions’ of thought in Landscape Ecology: European versus North American (or maybe, Old World vs New World)
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Methods and Tools for Landscape Ecology
To better understand and communicate the patterns and processes studied by landscape ecologists
To better understand and communicate the patterns and processes studied by landscape ecologists
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Landscape Ecology for Policy and Practice
Even if you haven’t heard of landscape ecology before, you might have seen it being applied in policy and practice
Even if you haven’t heard of landscape ecology before, you might have seen it being applied in policy and practice
Join Us
Join us to connect with landscape ecologists from the UK and around the world. Receive and contribute to a regular newsletter. Get discounted registration at annual conferences, workshops and events run by Landscape Ecology UK and other IALE chapters around the world. Early career members can apply for travel awards to our meetings.
Volunteer
Landscape Ecology UK is run by volunteers and we’d love for you to contribute. Consider joining the committee to help shape our ambitions. Contribute a News Story or speak at one of our Landscape Connections webinars. Add to our Image Library or host an event, like a conference or workshop. So many ways to contribute!