Table 5 Morphological characteristics and ecological significance of green space elements.
Structural Type | Morphological Characteristics | Ecological Significance |
|---|---|---|
Core | A relatively intact area with minimal external disturbance | Possesses a potentially well-developed habitat with significant ecosystem service value |
Islet | Isolated small landscape ecological area | Relatively independent with low connectivity, making ecological flow exchange difficult |
Perforation | Small blank patches within the landscape | Acts as a boundary within core areas that restricts the range of ecological flows |
Edge | Transition zone between core and non-core areas | Represents the interface between core and external areas; typically active in ecological processes |
Loop | Peripheral area surrounding the core area | Connects with corridors of the same core, serving as internal ecological flow channels |
Bridge | Corridor connecting two or more core areas | Facilitates ecological flow exchange between adjacent core areas |
