New Life History Simulation Modeling Platform

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The HexSim Life History Simulation Modeling Platform is a free, versatile tool designed for landscape ecology research, now available after over 10 years of development. It allows users to build models of animal and plant population viability, interactions, and responses to disturbances. HexSim features spatially-explicit and individual-based modeling, enabling the assignment of dynamic life history traits to individuals. Additionally, it includes a comprehensive genetics sub-model, positioning it as a robust eco-evolutionary simulator.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of life history theory in ecology
  • Familiarity with population viability analysis
  • Knowledge of spatially-explicit modeling techniques
  • Basic concepts of genetics in ecological modeling
NEXT STEPS
  • Download and explore the HexSim platform from www.hexsim.net
  • Study the recent manuscript available at http://rdcu.be/EbTf for advanced modeling techniques
  • Research spatially-explicit modeling in ecological studies
  • Learn about individual-based modeling approaches in population dynamics
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This discussion is beneficial for landscape ecologists, researchers in population dynamics, and students interested in advanced ecological modeling techniques.

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HexSim Life History Simulation Modeling Platform - free to download. Landscape ecology, anyone?

After >10 years of development, the HexSim life history simulator is ready for use by students and researchers.HexSim is a free, versatile, multi-species, life history simulator ideal for building models of animal and plant population viability, interactions, and responses to disturbance. HexSim models are spatially-explicit and individual-based, and HexSim individuals can be assigned dynamic life history traits. HexSim also includes a full genetics sub-model, making it a true eco-evo simulator.

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HexSim Model: www.hexsim.net Recent Manuscript: http://rdcu.be/EbTf
HexSim was written at the US Environmental Protection Agency.
 
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Thank you for the information! This sounds like a great tool for landscape ecology research. I'm looking forward to downloading and trying it out!