LM The very basics

Start learning (or recap) the essentials for working with R and RStudio to create species distribution models.

To create species distribution models in R, first ensure that R and RStudio are installed on your computer. Additionally, R Markdown will be needed for creating your assignments. Please follow the linked learning resources below according to your level of expertise.

First steps in R and RStudio

The online resources for this unit can be found here.

Example: R Markdown with html output

The online resources for this unit can be found here.

Working with spatial data in R

To work effectively with spatial data, particularly raster and vector data, it’s essential to become familiar with the terra and sf packages in R. These packages will be central to handling and analyzing spatial data throughout the course. Take some time to explore their basic functions and documentation.

The online resources for working with vector data can be found here.

The online resources for working with raster data can be found here.

Also work through the example workflow, which can be found here.