New models for predicting species' distributions

该项目将提供新的和更可靠的方法来产生支持合理的保护和资源管理决策的信息，特别侧重于预测物种分布的新统计技术。结果将涉及广泛的应用，包括稀有和/或受威胁物种和生态系统的管理，为物种和生态系统恢复设定现实的目标，改进有害物种的管理，以及物种的可持续收获。重点将放在向使用者转移知识，促进澳大利亚环境和保护管理人员发展新技能，并为可持续利用我们的生物多样性作出贡献。

This project will deliver new and more robust methods for generating the information that underpins sound conservation and resource management decisions, with particular focus on new statistical techniques to predict species' distributions. Results will be relevant to a wide range of applications including management of rare and/or threatened species and ecosystems, setting realistic targets for species and ecosystem restoration, improved management of pest species, and sustainable harvesting of species. Emphasis will be placed on transfer of knowledge to users, fostering the development of new skills among Australian environmental and conservation managers, and contributing to the sustainable use of our biodiversity.