Species Distribution Model: A Case Study of Prunus Africana in Kakamega Forest
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Date
2012-12Author
Murungi, Titus M
Type
ThesisLanguage
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A major method for analyzing resource selection of species, predicting and mapping habitat
suitability is by use of a geographic Information System (GIS). This research combines data
relating to Prunus Africana (also known as Pygeum africanum, or African Stinkwood) in
Kenya with spatially explicit environmental factors to understand the Prunus Africana
resource selection and habitat preference using a logistic model as developed from the
generalized linear model (GLM). Resource selection among the Prunus Africana was similar
in that across all sub-regions they selected an area which has similar related factors in terms
of the surrounding.......
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