: Relates environmental variables (climate, topography, vegetation) to a species' likelihood of occurrence or fitness.
The text bridges the gap between ecological niche theory and practical modeling applications. It defines a structured process for developing and Species Distribution Models (SDMs) : Habitat Suitability and Distribution Models: Wi...
Published in 2017, the book provides a comprehensive framework for building and evaluating niche-based models—essential tools in conservation biology for predicting how species and biodiversity patterns respond to environmental change. Core Conceptual Framework Core Conceptual Framework is a seminal textbook and
is a seminal textbook and methodological guide authored by Antoine Guisan, Wilfried Thuiller, and Niklaus E. Zimmermann. Key Applications and Case Studies : Guides readers
: Includes extensive R code examples and case studies, making it highly accessible for students and practitioners. Key Applications and Case Studies
: Guides readers through conceptualization, data acquisition (sampling design, spatial scales), model calibration, evaluation of errors/uncertainty, and final spatial-temporal predictions.
HSMs/SDMs are applied across various ecological challenges to inform management: