On the use of connectivity measures in spatial ecology

• Published in: Oikos Vol. 95; no. 1; pp. 147 - 151
• Main Authors: Moilanen, Atte, Hanski, Ilkka
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Copenhagen Munksgaard International Publishers 01.10.2001; Munksgaard International Publishers, Ltd
• Subjects: Connectivity; Ecological modeling; Habitat conservation; Habitat fragmentation; Habitats; Landscape ecology; Landscapes; Metapopulation ecology; Opinions; Spatial models; Species

Tischendorf and Fahrig's (2000) recent minireview "On the usage and measurement of landscape connectivity" (hereafter T&F) deals with measures that are widely used both in landscape ecology and metapopulation ecology. Prompted by their evaluation of the use of connectivity in land...