A Practical Guide to Ecological Modelling: Using R as a Simulation Platform van Karline Soetaert and Peter M. J. Herman is an English-language printed study book aimed at ecological modelling. This practical guide offers a clear introduction to the concepts and mathematics behind building and analyzing ecological models, with an emphasis on applicability in research.
The book covers a wide range of models, from Lotka-Volterra systems to environmental and ecosystem models, including matrix, raster, and decision models. It explains step by step how ecological questions are translated into mathematical formulas, how models are solved and interpreted. All examples are implemented in the open-source programming language R, which ensures software accessibility.
This practical guide to ecological modelling is suitable for professionals and researchers who want to deepen their understanding of and skills in ecological models. The book is thematically aligned with fields such as applied ecology and environmental planning.