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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 visit our SELESwiki Guide for suggestions on how to contribute.

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.

How is this site organised?

Here are some questions and answers to guide you to the right place on SELES.info.

What research has been done with SELES?

Go to our Case Studies section to learn more about past and present planning and research conducted with SELES. You can also get an overview of past work by browsing the Reference Lists.

Where can I get SELES and SELES models?

Go to the SELES Executables section for a link to the SELES download site. You can view synopses and download the model files for a wide variety of models in the Model Junkyard.

How can I get SELES documentation and training?

SELES documentation is avilable here. There are on-line tutorials available in the Tutorials Section. We have also started a a FAQ.

I need help! Is there anyone out there?

Information about discussion boards, mailing lists and contractors can be found in the Support Section.