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Guide

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'''Background:''' SELES has one core developer (Dr. Andrew Fall) and an increasing number of SELES model programmers and model users. Although the main simulation tools are coded by Andrew, there is a growing community of SELES users who either run SELES models and examine the output, or who have the skills to modify or build their own scenario files.

Andrew's vision for SELES: provide the tool for free and only ask that people share their experiences and release their models back into the community.

== A note about copyright ==
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You are also promising us that you wrote this yourself, or copied it from a public domain or similar free resource (see [[Project:Copyrights]] for details). DO NOT SUBMIT COPYRIGHTED WORK WITHOUT PERMISSION!

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SELESwiki:About

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SELES.info is a Wiki for sharing SELES documentation, model code, images and training material.

Anyone can modify these pages. It's a community effort! Please follow the links at the bottom of the page for instructions on how to contribute. For starters, why don't you visit the [[Guide]]?

SELESwiki:About

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SELES Executables

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Looking for the latest SELES modelling tools?

SELES Editor and SELES Simulator executables are compiled for Windows operating system computers (NT, XP).

They can be down-loaded from the Gowlland Technologies website [http://www.gowlland.ca/] in the "Download" area.

[[Category: SELES Executables]]

Main Page

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Quick navigation: [[SELES Executables]] [[Documentation]] [[Model Junkyard]] [[Tutorials]] [[Reference List]]

== What is SELES.info? ==
SELES.info is a Wiki for sharing SELES documentation, model code, images and training material.

Anyone can modify these pages. It's a community effort! Please follow the links at below for instructions on how to contribute. For starters, why don't you [[Special:Userlogin | create a free account]]?

Consult the WikiMedia [http://meta.wikipedia.org/wiki/MediaWiki_User%27s_Guide User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software.

== What is SELES? ==

The Spatially Explicit Landscape Event Simulator is a tool for constructing and running spatio-temporal landscape models that integrate natural and anthropogenic processes (e.g. fire, insect outbreaks, logging, succession) and track indicators (e.g. age class, habitat supply, timber volumes) over long time-frames and large spatial areas. SELES extends research in the fields of landscape ecology, simulation, and ecological modelling, and is useful as a tool for research on sustainable forest management, natural disturbance modelling and habitat modelling.

Collaborative Modelling
Landscape management requires analysis of complex interactions among ecosystems and management regimes. Spatio-temporal simulation models are increasingly being used to assess potential long-term consequences of decisions on ecological, social and economic values. To be applied successfully in management situations, models must address appropriate questions, include relevant processes and interactions, be perceived as credible and involve people affected by decisions.

There are two requirements for success: (1) a tool that supports rapid model prototyping and modification, that makes a clear link between a conceptual and implemented model, and that has the ability to implement a wide range of model types; and (2) a framework or methodology for collaborative model building. Our approach has roots in adaptive management, computer-supported collaborative work, complexity theory, logic programming, computer simulation and landscape ecology.

Main Page

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<big>'''Welcome to SELES.info!'''</big>

== What is SELES.info? ==
SELES.info is a Wiki for sharing SELES documentation, model code, images and training material.

Anyone can modify these pages. It's a community effort! Please follow the links at the bottom of the page for instructions on how to contribute. For starters, why not Special:Userlogin ?

== What is SELES? ==

The Spatially Explicit Landscape Event Simulator is a tool for constructing and running spatio-temporal landscape models that integrate natural and anthropogenic processes (e.g. fire, insect outbreaks, logging, succession) and track indicators (e.g. age class, habitat supply, timber volumes) over long time-frames and large spatial areas. SELES extends research in the fields of landscape ecology, simulation, and ecological modelling, and is useful as a tool for research on sustainable forest management, natural disturbance modelling and habitat modelling.

Collaborative Modelling
Landscape management requires analysis of complex interactions among ecosystems and management regimes. Spatio-temporal simulation models are increasingly being used to assess potential long-term consequences of decisions on ecological, social and economic values. To be applied successfully in management situations, models must address appropriate questions, include relevant processes and interactions, be perceived as credible and involve people affected by decisions.

There are two requirements for success: (1) a tool that supports rapid model prototyping and modification, that makes a clear link between a conceptual and implemented model, and that has the ability to implement a wide range of model types; and (2) a framework or methodology for collaborative model building. Our approach has roots in adaptive management, computer-supported collaborative work, complexity theory, logic programming, computer simulation and landscape ecology.

== Wiki Information ==
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* [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Configuration_settings Configuration settings list]
* [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:FAQ MediaWiki FAQ]
* [http://mail.wikipedia.org/mailman/listinfo/mediawiki-announce MediaWiki release mailing list]