ABSTRACT
Landscape is a mosaic of interacting dynamic ecosystems. The composition of various landscape elements determines the structure of a landscape, which determines the functioning of respective ecosystems. Geographic information system and remote sensing techniques are useful in assessing spatial and temporal changes in the landscape, which are essential in regional planning for evolving sustainable management of natural resources to achieve sustainable development. Changes in landscapes and their implications on humans and other life forms have necessitated large-scale research throughout the globe. Remotely sensed data acquired through space-borne sensors are able to capture large areas in an instant allowing users to analyse landscape dynamics with the spatial information obtained on structure and composition at regular intervals. Assessment of landscape structure entails delineating homogeneous/heterogeneous areas along with the quantification, their spatial arrangement and diversity. Understanding spatial patterns of landscape and landscape structure is necessary for assessing impacts on environment and planning development through the lens of sustainability.
