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Spatial Structure and Fragmentation Assessment of Forest Resources of the West Pomeranian Voivodeship and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Regions

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  • Michal Kupiec

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Purpose: This study examines the spatial structure and fragmentation of forest resources in two neighboring regions: the West Pomeranian Voivodeship (WP) in Poland and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (MV) in Germany. The analysis seeks to identify differences in forest cover, property distribution, and the ecological consequences of fragmentation. The aim is to provide insights into the impact of natural and anthropogenic factors on the forested landscapes of these regions. Design/Methodology/Approach: Using high-resolution raster data from the European Environment Agency, the study employed GUIDOS software for analyzing forest fragmentation through methods like Foreground Area Density (FAD) and Morphological Spatial Pattern Analysis (MSPA), identifying structural classes, core areas, and isolated fragments. Findings: WP has greater forest cover (35.4%) compared to MV (24%) and larger contiguous forest complexes with better habitat connectivity. MV, however, is more fragmented, with smaller patches and higher private ownership. Both regions are dominated by small patches (

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  • Michal Kupiec, 2024. "Spatial Structure and Fragmentation Assessment of Forest Resources of the West Pomeranian Voivodeship and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Regions," European Research Studies Journal, European Research Studies Journal, vol. 0(2), pages 929-939.
    • Handle: RePEc:ers:journl:v:xxvii:y:2024:i:2:p:929-939
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    Keywords

    Landscape fragmentation; forest cover; Mecklenburg; Western Pomerania;
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    JEL classification:

    • O29 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Development Planning and Policy - - - Other
    • Q01 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - General - - - Sustainable Development
    • Q23 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Renewable Resources and Conservation - - - Forestry

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