landscapeshores
Landscapeshores is a term used in ecology, geomorphology, and landscape planning to describe the landscape-scale interface where terrestrial environments meet shorelines. The concept encompasses natural landforms, hydrological processes, biotic communities, and human uses that shape and are shaped by shorelines.
Scope and components: Landscapeshores include coastlines along oceans, seas, rivers and lakes, and extend from inland
Dynamics: They are dynamic and respond to natural forces such as wave action, sediment supply, sea-level rise,
Methods: Study relies on field surveys, remote sensing, GIS analysis, sedimentology, vegetation mapping, and ecological indicators
Significance and uses: Understanding landscapeshores supports coastal risk management, biodiversity conservation, and landscape-based planning. It provides