Graduate Research Assistant Mississippi State University Starkville, Mississippi, United States
This study developed a robust and improved model using ensemble modeling techniques to identify suitable habitats, potential restoration sites, range shift rates, and the need for conservation for butternut, Juglans cinerea L., a valued hardwood in the eastern US and Southeast Canada hampered by habitat decline and fungal pathogen attacks.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, participants will be able to identify the most important variables necessary for successful butternut regeneration, evaluate the quality of different modeling techniques, and apply this knowledge to their own habitat restoration projects. This will be achieved through a detailed examination of the variables and modeling techniques used in the study and their effectiveness in predicting suitable butternut habitats.
Upon completion, participants will have gained a clear understanding of ensemble modeling techniques and their relevance to habitat suitability modeling. They will be able to use this knowledge to develop robust and accurate models for predicting suitable butternut habitats across its range in the eastern US. This will be achieved through a comprehensive overview of the modeling techniques used in the study and their potential applications to other species and regions.
