[Folda] Folda seminar

[Sigurjón Valgeir Hafsteinsson]

Lecture tomorrow 12-13 in room 367 at the third floor in Askja

Einar Hjörleifsson

Landscape Fragmentation in Iceland

Landscape fragmentation provides baseline data of direct human influences on landscape, habitat systems and land use.

In Europe disturbance to natural habitats is alarming in regards to both flora and fauna, due to fragmentation. The lack of overview delayed mitigation, while the problem increased day by day. If we have the baseline data, we can monitor changes and address them in early stages, through e.g. Strategic Environmental Assessment, where environment issues are studied early in the development process. Iceland moves in the direction of Europe regarding Land use. Fragmentation in Iceland has not been quantified.

This lecture addresses the methodology on how the fragmentation was assessed and reviles first conclusions of comparable data with the Europe.

Short discussion on next steps follows the lecture where critical comments are appreciated.

Hope to see you there !