Trend surface analysis of forest landscape pattern in Guandishan forest region of Shanxi, China
Trend surface analysis of forest landscape pattern in Guandishan forest region of Shanxi,China

--Landscape pattern is a widely used concept for thedemonstration of landscape characteristic features. The integralspatial distribution trend of landscape elements is interestedpoint in the landscape ecological research, especially in those ofcomplex secondary forest regions with confusing mosaics of landcover. Trend surface analysis which used in community andpopulation ecological researches was introduced to reveal thelandscape pattern. A reasonable and reliable approach forapplication of trend surface analysis was provided in detail. Askey steps of the approach, uniform grid point sampling method wasdeveloped. The efforts were also concentrated at an example of Present address Department of Forestry, Shanxi AgriculturalUniversityGuandishan forested landscape. Some basic rules of spatial distribution of landscape elements were exclaimed. These will bebenefit to the further study in the area to enhance the forestsustainable management and landscape planning.