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Mechanistic Species Distribution Modelling: Ecological Niche Modelling with NicheMapR

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Learn how to build *mechanistic species distribution models* in our live
online course *Mechanistic Species Distribution Modelling: Ecological Niche
Modelling with NicheMapR (MSDM01)*.

https://prstats.org/course/mechanistic-species-distribution-modelling-ecological-niche-modelling-with-nichemapr-msdm01/

Mechanistic species distribution models (SDMs) provide a powerful
alternative to traditional correlative approaches by incorporating
*physiological
processes, energetics, and environmental constraints* that determine where
species can persist. These approaches allow researchers to explore how
organisms respond to environmental conditions and predict species
distributions under current and future climate scenarios. ()

This applied training introduces the theoretical foundations of mechanistic
ecological niche modelling and provides practical guidance on implementing
models in *R using the NicheMapR framework*.

*The course covers:*

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   Foundations of ecological niche theory and mechanistic SDMs
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   Differences between mechanistic and correlative modelling approaches
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   Incorporating physiology, energetics, and environmental constraints into
   models
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   Using the *NicheMapR* package to simulate organism?environment
   interactions
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   Building mechanistic niche models and interpreting outputs
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   Applications to climate change, conservation, and biodiversity
   forecasting

Through hands-on exercises and real examples, participants will gain
practical experience constructing and analysing mechanistic niche models
within reproducible R workflows.

Delivered live online, the course allows direct interaction with the
instructor, opportunities to ask questions, and discussion of real research
applications. All participants receive course materials, example code, and
post-course support.

*Course details*
Dates: 7 April 2026
Duration: 1 days (approximately 4.5 hours per day)
Format: Live online
Fee: ?150

This course is suitable for postgraduate students, researchers, and
professionals working in ecology, conservation, biodiversity modelling, or
climate-change research who want to develop mechanistic approaches to
predicting species distributions.

Full details and registration:
https://prstats.org/course/mechanistic-species-distribution-modelling-ecological-niche-modelling-with-nichemapr-msdm01/

Email oliver at prstats.org with any questions.