NLM py: a python software package for the creation of neutral landscape models within a general numerical framework

Neutral landscape models ( NLM s) are widely used to model ecological patterns and processes across landscapes. However, the ability to generate NLMs is often made available through standalone bespoke software packages that have platform limitations. We have developed a python package that brings to...

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Published inMethods in ecology and evolution Vol. 6; no. 2; pp. 164 - 168
Main Authors Etherington, Thomas R., Holland, E. Penelope, O'Sullivan, David
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.02.2015
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ISSN2041-210X
2041-210X
DOI10.1111/2041-210X.12308

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Summary:Neutral landscape models ( NLM s) are widely used to model ecological patterns and processes across landscapes. However, the ability to generate NLMs is often made available through standalone bespoke software packages that have platform limitations. We have developed a python package that brings together some of the more popular NLM algorithms using a general numerical framework. The resulting NLM py package: (i) allows for the creation of NLMs directly within a python modelling workflow or by other modelling software capable executing a python script, (ii) enables the first opportunity to create a NLM that combines different algorithms, (iii) provides easy integration with geographic information system data and (iv) creates a framework for developing other NLMs.
ISSN:2041-210X
2041-210X
DOI:10.1111/2041-210X.12308