This article presents an overview of multi-agent system models of land-use/cover change
(MAS/LUCC models). This special class of LUCC models combines a cellular landscape …

This paper proposes a review of the development and use of multi-agent simulations (MAS)
for ecosystem management. The use of this methodology and the associated tools …

Mental models are personal, internal representations of external reality that people use to
interact with the world around them. They are constructed by individuals based on their …

This paper is a methodological contribution to emerging debates on the role of learning,
particularly forward-looking (anticipatory) learning, as a key element for adaptation and …

In recent years the human dimension and governance issues have gained more and more
in importance in the management of natural resources. One important aspect is to …

We survey and evaluate selected participatory tools that have been proven effective in
natural resources management and research during our extensive experience with forest …

4.2. Schematic land-use transformations from forests ('more people, less forest') via Imperata
grasslands to rehabilitated lands with various agroforestry options ('more people, more …

We evaluate whether society can adequately be conceptualized as a component of social-
ecological systems, given social theory and the current outputs of systems-based research …

Due to mounting human pressure, stakeholders in northern Thailand are facing crucial
natural resources management (NRM) issues. Among others, the impact of upstream …

Develo** the capacity for individuals to learn effectively from their experiences is an
important part of building the knowledge and skills in organizations to do good adaptive …