Connectivity as a tool in the prioritization and protection of sub-urban forest patches in landscape conservation planning

• Published in: Landscape and urban planning Vol. 153; pp. 129 - 139
• Main Authors: Pirnat, Janez, Hladnik, David
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.09.2016
• Subjects: Assessments; Biodiversity; Clearing; Connectivity; Conservation; conservation buffers; edge effects; Forest management; Forest patches; Forests; Graph theory; Habitat network model; habitats; Highways; landscape management; Landscapes; planning; prioritization; Sub-urban; suburban areas; urbanization; Slovenia, Ljubljana; Forest patches; Connectivity; Sub-urban; Graph theory; Habitat network model

•The structure of forest patches and their spatial distribution are benevolent.•Spatial distribution of urban forests in Ljubljana is still favourable.•The real fragmentation occurred during the construction of the highway beltline.•Connectivity changes and nature preservation can be presented by a...