Multi-scale analysis of a household level agent-based model of landcover change

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An analysis of how scale issues affect an agent-based model (ABM) of landcover change developed for a research area in the Midwest, U.S. is presented and the manner in which scale factors affect the design and application of agent-based landcover change models is explored. It is observed that the distribution of landuse-preference weights differs as a function of scale and the findings of the study are used to identify scale considerations in the design, development, validation, and application of ABMs of landcover change.

Topographical drawing, Topography

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Building partnership capacity for the collaborative management of marine protected areas in the UK: A preliminary analysis

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A preliminary analysis of 15 case studies of the development of partnership capacity in Marine Special Areas of Conservation (MSACs) throughout UK is provided, focusing particularly on the potential of different management structures and institutions for sharing power in different contexts. The preliminary findings form the basis for building resilient and balanced, effective institutions for the co-management of MSACs in the UK.

United Kingdom, Management dynamics, Alliances, partnerships, Management, Company business management, Alliances and partnerships, Marine resources conservation

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Modelling land use change with generalized linear models-a multi-model analysis of change between 1860 and 2000 in Gallatin Valley, Montana

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An approach to modelling land use change that links model selection and multi-model inference with empirical models and geographic information system (GIS) is developed. A case study of rural housing as it has developed for part of Gallatin County, Montana, U.S. is used to illustrate this approach and the results show that different models suit different periods.

Montana, Analysis, Environmental aspects, Housing, Rural, Rural housing, Gallatin County, Montana

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