Comparison of climate envelope models developed using expert-selected variables versus statistical selection

•Two variable selection. methods were used to create species distribution models for 15 species.•Experts identified more important climate variables than the statistical method.•Despite differences in variables, models had high performance metrics and moderate overlap.•Statistical variable selection...

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Published in:	Ecological modelling Vol. 345; pp. 10 - 20
Main Authors:	Brandt, Laura A., Benscoter, Allison M., Harvey, Rebecca, Speroterra, Carolina, Bucklin, David, Romañach, Stephanie S., Watling, James I., Mazzotti, Frank J.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier B.V 10.02.2017
Subjects:	biogeography Climate Climate adaptation climate change Climate models climatic factors Conservation planning Correlation data collection endangered species Envelopes Expert opinion Florida learning Mathematical models meteorological data model validation Modelling planning prediction statistical analysis Statistical methods temperature Threatened and endangered species uncertainty ASW, USA, Florida Florida Climate adaptation Threatened and endangered species Expert opinion Florida Conservation planning
ISSN:	0304-3800, 1872-7026
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