Description: LARCH has been developed for assessment of sustainability of ecological network, but is based upon 20th century data and knowledge. The current model does not take into account the impacts of climate change, the effects of increased weather viability and the notion that heterogeneity can lead to spreading of risk.
Research objectives: Aim of the project is to ameliorate the LARCH model. LARCH has been developed for assessment of sustainability of ecological network, but is based upon 20th century data and knowledge. In this project the algorithm of the model will be adapted in order to take into account climate change, the effects of increased weather viability and the notion that heterogeneity can lead to spreading of risk.
Results and products: The project will result in several scientific publications and a PhD thesis. Moreover, it will yield a new algorithm and parameters for the LARCH model, improving its quality. |