Dynamics of structure of a landscape cover and contemporary state of wood ecosystems
Land use changes in 1930-2013 on two test areas (the
southeast of Belarus) are studied. Landscape metrics estimate a fragmentation
of a landscape cover. The comparative analysis of a condition of the wood ecosystems
differing with previous history of land use is made. Features of vegetation of
wood ecosystems on the former arable lands are revealed.
Key words:
landscape, land use, vegetation, landscape metrics