Habitat Fragmentation Index Calculator — सूत्र
## Measuring Habitat Fragmentation
Habitat fragmentation divides continuous ecosystems into smaller, isolated patches, reducing biodiversity and wildlife movement.
### Key Metrics
**Mean Patch Size = Total Habitat Area / Number of Patches**
**Largest Patch Index (LPI) = Largest Patch / Total Area x 100%**
A high LPI indicates one dominant patch with good core habitat. Low mean patch size and high patch count indicate severe fragmentation. Species requiring large home ranges are most vulnerable to fragmentation.
Habitat fragmentation divides continuous ecosystems into smaller, isolated patches, reducing biodiversity and wildlife movement.
### Key Metrics
**Mean Patch Size = Total Habitat Area / Number of Patches**
**Largest Patch Index (LPI) = Largest Patch / Total Area x 100%**
A high LPI indicates one dominant patch with good core habitat. Low mean patch size and high patch count indicate severe fragmentation. Species requiring large home ranges are most vulnerable to fragmentation.
हल किया गया उदाहरण
1,000 km² of forest split into 20 patches, with the largest being 400 km².
- Mean patch size = 1,000 / 20 = 50 km²
- Largest Patch Index = 400 / 1,000 x 100 = 40%
- Patch density = 20 / 1,000 x 100 = 2.0 patches per 100 km²