Written by key experts in the field, Remote Sensing for Landscape Ecology: Monitoring, Modeling, and Assessment of Ecosystems, Second Edition provides a refreshing new view of remote sensing for accomplishing a wide variety of landscape ecological projects and provides an overview of the theory and practice of contemporary approaches for utilizing remote sensing technology in the environmental sciences. It skillfully interlaces pragmatic examples of how to overcome some of the pitfalls of complex interdisciplinary projects and keenly focuses on meeting project goals utilizing the perspectives of decision makers and technical experts to bolster the success of environmental projects of all types at the local, state, regional, national, and global scales. New features in this edition: A practical update of remote sensing data types and geospatial methods, Detailed descriptions of the pitfalls of using ecological data at landscape scales, with solutions, Updated terms and a new section on metadata, Informative and quantitative full-color graphic outputs for all projects, Practical metrics and indicators provided as diverse examples for application and modification Book jacket.