Effectiveness of Environmental Cluster Analysis in Representing Regional Species Diversity

Article Abstract:

Studies show that environmental cluster analysis is sensitive to changes in both the weighting regime and the clustering algorithm, but performs better than random null models in measuring regional biodiversity.

Israel, Methods, Cluster analysis

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Appreciating Ecological Complexity: Habitat Contours as a Conceptual Landscape Model

Article Abstract:

Habitat contour maps are presented as a complementary approach to conservation planning along with existing landscape modeling methods including the variegation and the fragmentation models.

Environmental aspects, Habitat (Ecology), Habitats

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Risk-Based Viable Population Monitoring

Article Abstract:

An exponential growth model is used for population risk prediction monitoring; several simulations are presented, and its usefulness over statistical tests for trend is demonstrated.

Product information, Models, Testing

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