Maximum entropy modeling of invasive plants in the forests of Cumberland Plateau and Mountain Region

Dawn Lemke; Philip Hulme; Jennifer Brown; Wubishet Tadesse

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Maximum entropy modeling of invasive plants in the forests of Cumberland Plateau and Mountain Region

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Authors:

Dawn Lemke, Philip Hulme, Jennifer Brown, Wubishet Tadesse

Year:

2011

Type:

General Technical Report - Proceedings

Station:

Northern Research Station

Source:

In: Fei, Songlin; Lhotka, John M.; Stringer, Jeffrey W.; Gottschalk, Kurt W.; Miller, Gary W., eds. Proceedings, 17th central hardwood forest conference; 2010 April 5-7; Lexington, KY; Gen. Tech. Rep. NRS-P-78. Newtown Square, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northern Research Station: 654-655.

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Abstract

As anthropogenic influences on the landscape change the composition of 'natural' areas, it is important that we apply spatial technology in active management to mitigate human impact. This research explores the integration of geographic information systems (GIS) and remote sensing with statistical analysis to assist in modeling the distribution of invasive species. It is applicable to both native and nonnative species and can help land managers to identify areas of conservation importance and areas of threat.

Parent Publication

Proceedings, 17th Central Hardwood Forest Conference

Citation

Lemke, Dawn; Hulme, Philip; Brown, Jennifer; Tadesse, Wubishet. 2011. Maximum entropy modeling of invasive plants in the forests of Cumberland Plateau and Mountain Region. In: Fei, Songlin; Lhotka, John M.; Stringer, Jeffrey W.; Gottschalk, Kurt W.; Miller, Gary W., eds. Proceedings, 17th central hardwood forest conference; 2010 April 5-7; Lexington, KY; Gen. Tech. Rep. NRS-P-78. Newtown Square, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northern Research Station: 654-655.