Landscape ecology is concerned with the interactions between ecological processes and ecosystems. The important studies included in this area are land use, scaling, landscape mosaics, land cover change, land scape pattern analysis, landscape conservation, etc. This book traces the progress of this field and highlights some of its key concepts and applications. It brings forth some of the most innovative theories and elucidates the unexplored aspects of landscape ecology. For all readers who are interested in this subject, the case studies included in this text will serve as excellent guide to develop a comprehensive understanding. It will serve as a valuable source of reference for graduate and post-graduate students.