SimOïko: Simulation for biodiversity
What is SimOïko?
SimOïko is our simulation platform for population dynamics, dispersal and gene flow, resulting from ten years of research programs.
The SimOïko model integrates behavioural and life cycle patterns for fauna and flora and simulates their virtual lives in digitilised landscapes.
How is it useful?
SimOïko provides a large range of tools for:
- Urban and landscape planning
- Environmental impact assessment
- Conservation programs
- Research projects
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- imgs/visio_simoiko/vence.pngWetland ecological network identification - landscape planning
- imgs/visio_simoiko/A16.pngHighway project impacts - Environmental impact assessment
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- imgs/visio_simoiko/ref_libellules.pngDragonflies population viability analysis
What applications?
The functional diagnostic of ecological networks
SimOïko diagnoses the functionality of ecological networks
- Core biodiversity area quality assessment
- Ecological corridor functioning
- Ecological connectivity assessment
Environmental impact assessment
SimOïko is designed for carrying out various assessments related to an EIA, such as “fauna, flora and habitat” and Natura 2000. The platform enables the ecological engineer to discern variation in species conservation and to proceed with a mitigation hierarchy. (Avoidance, Minimisation, Rehabilitation/Restoration and Offset)
Biodiversity project management
SimOïko is a valuable tool for decision making when opting between different biodiversity management scenarios.
Research and scientific modelling
With SimOïko, it is possible to generate individual based models from a wide range of modules. It can be used for various research purposes: conservation biology, landscape ecology, agroecology, evolutionary ecology and others.
SimOïko provides you with data which are:
> Realistic > Quantitative > Prospective
What kind of data is furnished by SimOïko?
Different kinds of results according to the simulations:
- Population dynamics simulation: population size and extinction rate
- Dispersal movement simulation: dispersal flows between habitat patches and species frequency maps
- Landscape genetics simulation: inbreeding and gene flows between habitat patches
Required input data
To run SimOïko, you need to:
- Supply the land-cover map.
SimOïko supports any GIS format. The simulation results depend upon the quality of the land-cover. The more precise the land-cover, the more realistic the results. - Select species for simulation
Any fauna or flora may be simulated. More than 100 species have already been pre-configured in SimOïko.
Your benefits
Streamlining of ecological diagnostics/ Cost-effectiveness/ Online assistance for your projects
Visit the SimOïko site