Table 1 Description of land cover classifications at plot (p) and landscape scale (L) of the study area and its proportion
From: Agricultural landscapes as habitat for birds in central Chile
| Land cover categorya | Scale (radii) | Description | Proportion of land covers at each scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low crops (p) | 50 m | Cereals and vegetables. Plowed soil or soil with stubble of previous crops and weeds. | 40% |
| Hedgerows (p) | 50 m | Lawns, shrubs and trees. Arboreal linear living fences, usually made to separate properties. | 8% |
| Urban development (p) | 50 m | Houses, sheds and greenhouses. | 2% |
| Orchards (p) | 50 m | Vineyards and orchards of apples, pears, plumbs, avocados, walnuts, almonds. | 39% |
| Native vegetation (p) | 50 m | Scleorphyllous woodland (Chilean matorral). | 1% |
| Roads (p) | 50 m | Pavement and/or dirty roads | 10% |
| Low crops (L) | 500 m | Cereals and vegetables. Plowed soil or soil with stubble of previous crops and weeds. | 40% |
| Urban development (L) | 500 m | Houses, sheds and greenhouses. | 11% |
| Orchards (L) | 500 m | Vineyards and orchards of apples, pears, plumbs, avocados, walnuts, almonds. | 47% |
| Native vegetation (L) | 500 m | Scleorphyllous woodland (Chilean matorral). | 2% |