MODELING THE DISTRIBUTION OF HEADWATER STREAMS USING TOPOCLIMATIC INDICES, REMOTE SENSING AND MACHINE LEARNING.

Modeling the distribution of headwater streams using topoclimatic indices, remote sensing and machine learning.

Headwater streams (HWS) are read more ecologically important components of montane ecosystems.However, they are difficult to map and may not be accurately represented in existing spatial datasets.We used topographically resolved climatic water balance data and satellite indices retrieved from Google Earth Engine to model the occurrence (presence or

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“Don’t Bring Me a Dog…I’ll Just Keep It”: Understanding Unplanned Dog Acquisitions Amongst a Sample of Dog Owners Attending Canine Health and Welfare Community Events in the United Kingdom

Understanding the factors that result in people becoming dog owners is key to developing messaging around responsible acquisition and providing appropriate support for prospective owners to ensure a strong dog–owner bond and optimise dog welfare.This qualitative study investigated factors teal horse blanket that influence pet dog acquisition.Semi

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