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Modelling habitat loss in Piping Plovers using an environmental agent-based model
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posted on 2017-08-06, 15:18 authored by Brandon P.M. EdwardsBrandon P.M. Edwards, Daniel GillisThe
Piping Plover (Charadrius melodus) is an endangered species of shorebird
residing in North America. Anthropogenic activities and development in the
Great Lakes region has played a direct role in the decrease of habitat for the
Piping Plover. Using a novel approach to agent-based models wherein we treat
the environment as agents, we aim to efficiently model the habitat loss in this
species by simulating the effects of anthropogenic activities and development,
the conservation efforts that have taken place over the years, and natural
predation against the species. The development of the model will allow us to
make a number recommendations based on varying degrees of anthropogenic
activity to assist in the restoration of the piper plover population.