What kinds of ecological processes might be affected

Answer the following questions in the space below:

• Define C, L, 0, and I. Give the results for .45 and .0 that you have calculated for Figure 15.2.

C= number of clusters

L= size of largest clusters

O= number of outter edges

I= the number of inner edges

Figure 15.2 is a 10 x10 map for which P= 0.45

2) After having completed Question 1 (above), how do you interpret the patch data presented in this paper? Describe fully the landscape changes occurring at Fort Benning, using the data provided.

3) What kinds of ecological processes might be affected by thresholds of connectivity, and how might you detect their responses.

4) Why should the manager of a wildlife area or a regional planner be concerned about critical thresholds of habitat connectivity?