Spatial Modelling and Ecology Group (SMEG)                           

In recent years Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing have grown to become important tools in a very broad range of applications and disciplines.  Spatial modelling involves using computer models and spatial data to gain insights about environmental and ecological processes, assess risks and identify gaps in our knowledge.  Although spatial modelling is applied by our members in a broad range of areas, our group's particular focus is spatially explicit ecological models with an emphasis on ecological management and restoration.  Quantitative spatial analysis, modelling and risk assessment can also be applied to a broader range of areas including epidemiology, crime analysis, environmental impact assessment, threatened species management and weed invasion management.  Our particular strengths include stochastic simulation modelling (applied to pest weeds and threatened species), Population Viability Analysis, habitat modelling, remote sensing applications in weeds and native vegetation, and threatened species assessment and restoration.

The Spatial Modelling and Ecology Group  plays an active role in a number of collaborative research and consultative projects with both industry and other research clusters in Flinders University.  The group consists of core members and a range of associate members and interested followers from within the University, Industry and other Universities.  The group meets fortnightly on Friday afternoons from 3 - 5pm to discuss current spatial, modelling, ecological and statistical issues.  All welcome, contact the group coordinator Megan Harper at harp0025@flinders.edu.au for a program if you are interested in attending these meetings.

Group Members Mark Lethbridge, Fl. Uni. Steve Fildes, Fl. Uni. Megan Harper, Fl. Uni. David Gobbett, Fl Uni Jacqui Best, Fl. Uni Dominic Keuskamp, Fl. Uni. Jeanine Baker, Adelaide Uni. Roman Urban, DEH Sonia Kleindorfer, Fl. Uni. Robert Keane, Fl. Uni. Nick Souter, UniSA. Greg Kerr, Fl. Uni.

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