Landscape refers to a heterogeneous land area composed of a mosaic of interacting ecosystems or land uses, which can be defined by natural and human-made features, such as vegetation, water bodies, soil types, topography, and urban settlements. It represents a spatial pattern that emerges from the interaction of ecological processes, human interventions, and physical geography. Landscapes are not merely visual or aesthetic entities; they are functional units in which biotic and abiotic components interact across spatial and temporal scales. These interactions determine the flow of energy, nutrients, and species within and between ecosystems, influencing biodiversity, ecosystem services, and environmental stability. The study of landscapes provides critical insights into how ecological and human systems are interlinked, how they respond to disturbances, and how sustainable management strategies can be designed. Landscape ecology is an interdisciplinary field that examines the relationships between spatial patterns and ecological processes across heterogeneous land areas. It emphasizes the role of spatial configuration, connectivity, and fragmentation in shaping ecological functions and environmental outcomes. The field emerged in response to the recognition that ecosystems do not operate in isolation but are influenced by spatial heterogeneity, land-use changes, and human activities. Landscape ecology integrates concepts from ecology, geography, environmental science, urban planning, and social sciences to analyze the complex interactions between natural and anthropogenic systems. One of the central concepts in landscape ecology is spatial heterogeneity. Landscapes are composed of patches, corridors, and matrices, each performing different ecological functions. Patches are relatively homogeneous areas that differ from their surroundings, such as a forest stand within an agricultural field. Corridors are linear features that facilitate the movement of species, such as rivers, hedgerows, or urban greenways. The matrix is the dominant land-use type that surrounds patches and corridors, influencing the flow of energy, species, and nutrients. Understanding the arrangement, size, shape, and connectivity of these landscape elements is crucial for conserving biodiversity, managing ecosystems, and planning sustainable urban development. Landscape ecology also examines the effects of landscape fragmentation, which occurs when continuous habitats are broken into smaller, isolated patches due to urbanization, agriculture, or infrastructure development. Fragmentation can lead to reduced species diversity, altered ecological processes, and diminished ecosystem resilience. By studying landscape structure