Spatial ecology is the study of patterns and processes occurring in a geographic
space or landscape that influence characteristics of plant and animal populations
such as densities, distributions and movements. In recent years, there has been
an increased awareness of the importance of incorporating spatial ecology into
wildlife management. However, the analysis of spatial (or geographical) patterns
and processes can require time and resources that are typically not available.
Fortunately, there is a fast-growing repertoire of computer-based tools available
to assist with complex spatial analyses.