Building on history, sending agents into the future - rangeland modelling, retrospect and prospect.

• From: Department for International Development
• Published: 1 January 2002

• Country: Zimbabwe
• Document Type: Book Chapter
• Theme: Agriculture
• Authors: Stafford Smith, M., Parton, W.J., Lynam, T.J.P.

Abstract

This paper examines how rangeland modelling has emerged from its roots in reductionist excellence to stand on the threshold of a new 'agent-based' modelling phase. The process is examined starting from its analytical phase, past and present. The future of rangeland modelling with synthesis is also explored. The challenges and opportunities faced by rangeland modelling in its synthetic phase are presented.

Citation

In: Global rangelands: progress and prospects. Grice, A.C. and Hodgkinson, K.C. (Eds.). CAB International, Wallingford, UK. pp. 169-183.

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Building on history, sending agents into the future - rangeland modelling, retrospect and prospect.

Published 1 January 2002