Mapping species distributions spatial inference and prediction ecology biodiversity and conservation janet franklin maps of species distributions or habitat suitability are required for many aspects of environmental research resource management and conservation planning. Mapping species distributions spatial inference and prediction maps of species distributions or habitat suitability are required for many aspects of environmental research resource management and conservation planning. The framework links theoretical ecological models of species distributions to spatial data on species and environment and statistical models used for spatial prediction providing practical guidelines to students researchers and practitioners in a broad range of environmental sciences including ecology geography conservation biology and natural resources management. Mapping species distributions spatial inference and prediction ecology biodiversity and conservation by janet franklin with contributions by jennifer a miller . Chicago distribution center subscribe log in search search in advanced the quarterly review of biology