Debinski, Diane M.2019-02-132019-02-132006-10Diane M. Debinski. "Forest Fragmentation and Matrix Effects: The Matrix Does Matter" Journal of Biogeography Vol. 33 Iss. 10 (2006) p. 1791 - 1792, doi:10.1111/j.1365-2699.2006.01596.x.1365-2699https://scholarworks.montana.edu/handle/1/15252When ecologists envision a traditional habitat fragmentation study, they usually conjure up an image of very discrete fragments, perhaps rectangular or even square, surrounded by a matrix of very different, inhospitable habitat. Patch equals habitat; matrix equals wasteland. We are well aware that real-world landscapes do not fit into such perfectly geometric, discrete packages. However, black and white dichotomies are easier to model, and these models are easily envisioned when we ponder effects of fragmentation.enThis Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/Article