Abstract
Landscape classification of Central Europe was carried out in order to define the spatial framework of environmentally homogeneous typological units. The output of such a classification would be used for further assessment of ecosystem services within the focus region.
Classification was based on the cluster analysis of principal components, derived from a set of abiotic data - climatic and terrain variables and a soil database. Seven specific landscape types were defined within Central Europe.
Regional distribution and environmental characteristics of particular units are described.