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  • Wildlife ecology
  • Conservation science
  • Ecological modeling

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  • Effective species-habitat relationship communication is crucial for conservation.
  • Existing tools often fail to meet the practical needs of conservation practitioners.
  • Bridging the gap between statistical models and on-the-ground application is essential.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel method for translating statistical species-habitat models into an interactive online tool.
  • To create a user-friendly platform for wildlife professionals to explore landcover impacts on habitat suitability.
  • To demonstrate the potential of interactive applications for science delivery.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a regression model linking ring-necked pheasant abundance to landcover.
  • Integrated the statistical model with the R programming environment and Shiny web interface.
  • Created an interactive online tool, the Pheasant Habitat Simulator.

Main Results:

  • The Pheasant Habitat Simulator enables users to manipulate landcover composition virtually.
  • Users can explore the effects of landcover changes on relative pheasant habitat suitability.
  • The tool guides users through economic tradeoffs associated with landscape modifications.

Conclusions:

  • Interactive online tools can effectively translate complex ecological models for conservation practitioners.
  • The Pheasant Habitat Simulator serves as an innovative science delivery tool.
  • This approach has potential for diverse professional and public audiences in conservation and wildlife management.