Demand for models in biodiversity assessments is rising, but which models are adequate for
the task? We propose a set of best-practice standards and detailed guidelines enabling …

The use of species distribution models (SDM) is of increasing popularity when studying
biological invasions, eg to assess the impact of climate change on invasive species, to …

This book introduces the key stages of niche-based habitat suitability model building,
evaluation and prediction required for understanding and predicting future patterns of …

Species distribution models (SDMs) are increasingly proposed to support conservation
decision making. However, evidence of SDMs supporting solutions for on‐ground …

Species distribution models (SDMs) are widely used to explain and predict species ranges
and environmental niches. They are most commonly constructed by inferring species' …

This book provides a first synthetic view of an emerging area of ecology and biogeography,
linking individual-and population-level processes to geographic distributions and …

MaxEnt is a program for modelling species distributions from presence‐only species
records. This paper is written for ecologists and describes the MaxEnt model from a …

Species distribution models (SDM s) have become a standard tool in ecology and applied
conservation biology. Modelling rare and threatened species is particularly important for …

Species are shifting their ranges at an unprecedented rate through human transportation
and environmental change. Correlative species distribution models (SDMs) are frequently …

Maps of species' distributions or habitat suitability are required for many aspects of
environmental research, resource management and conservation planning. These include …