The distribution of selected CORINE land cover classes in different natural landscapes in Slovakia: Methodological framework and applications

Pazúr, Róbert; OŤaheľ, Ján; Maretta, Martin

doi:10.1515/mgr-2015-0005

Abstract

The distribution of selected CORINE land cover classes in different physical conditions was subject to modelling, analysis and evaluation in this article. In three regions with different geo-relief, the occurrence of land cover classes was analysed by using determinants commonly used in land-use models. Using three different modelling frameworks, the importance of methodological design in land-cover modelling was demonstrated. High levels of explanatory power for the factors defined here were found in landscapes of high heterogeneity. Findings derived from the statistical models highlight the importance of landscape disaggregation by natural conditions in complex land-cover or land-use models.

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The distribution of selected CORINE land cover classes in different natural landscapes in Slovakia: Methodological framework and applications

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