Biodiverse Experiment

Biodiverse is a system to compute indices of biodiversity. In the BCCVL it calculates gridded estimates of species richness and endemism based on previously run SDMs.


Step 1. Description tab

  • Enter the name for your experiment in the first box (e.g. Biodiverse on Fox (Vulpes vulpes) Distribution) 
  • (optional) You can also add a description of your experiment in the box below if you want to convey more information. Some researchers use this box to record their research question or hypotheses for later referral
  • Click Next.

Step 2. Source SDM Experiment tab

  • Click Select SDM Experiment
  • Select your chosen species distribution model/s or the climate change model/s
    • If you selected a Species Distribution Model then check the box next to the algorithm/s with which you would like to use
    • If you selected a Climate Change Model select which year/s and emission scenario/s with which you would like to use
  • (optional) Select your Threshold value. You can leave this on the default (maximum training specificity plus specificity cumulative threshold) or to select your own see our quick-guide here.
  • Click Next.

Step 3. Configuration tab

  • Click the dropdown arrows to select the required biodiverse cell size (m). 
  • The size of your cell governs how…?. 
  • Click Next.

Step 4. Run tab

  • Ensure you are happy with your experiment design
  • Click Start Experiment.