Species distribution modeling (SDM) enables conservation scientists to make range estimates for species of concern, as well as predictions of potential range in unsampled areas and for different time periods. With colleagues, we recently (Kass et al., Ecography 2023) developed the application Wallace EcoMod (https://wallaceecomod.github.io/), which offers access to the latest SDM tools through an interactive graphical interface. The Wallace application is available in the R package `wallace` and comes equipped with both MaxEnt and BIOCLIM algorithms for modeling environmental suitability to estimate species’ ranges.
In this workshop, we will review the basics of SDM using Wallace, demonstrate key application functions, highlight some new features, and show applications to conservation science through a brief case study. Participants will also have a chance to work with their own datasets with instructor support. Participants should have a minimal understanding of species distribution modeling and using R, and all should have installed recent versions of R and Rstudio as well as the “wallace” R package.
Mode of organization: Online, including 1 session of 3 hours (with a short break)
Date: 22 November 2024
Time: 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. GMT
PRICE: $65 (members) – $85 (non-members)
