On A Research Landscape Change and Fragmentation Case Study, Bartin City and Arit Basin

Abstract

In this study, land cover data were digitized on topographical maps (1954, 1984 and 2001). Land cover data were analyzed using ArcGIS and Fragstats programs. Landscape change and fragmentation were examined on the land cover data. in this study, aimed to detection of landscape change and fragmentation. Class area metric was used to determine the change in the landscape. Patc number and mean size of patch area metrics were used to determine the fragmentation in the landscape. Landscape change and fragmentation are important indicators used of landscape assessment studies. Landscape change and fragmentation were occurred in time depending on human activities and natural processes. Landscape change was examined in time, changes of agricultural, forest and residential areas are greater. Between 1954-1984 years in the area, agricultural areas were increased. forest areas were decreased. Between 1984-2001 years, in the area, forest areas were increased. agricultural areas were decreased. Between 1954-1984 years, in the area, fragmentation was increased depending on the intensity of human activities. Between 1984-2001 years in the area, fragmentation was decreased depending of decreasing of human activities.