What is it?

The culmination of BAM’s data harmonization and integration is high-resolution, large-scale predictive models of bird density to support species conservation and land-use decisions. Over the years, BAM has produced a number of publicly-available models and tools that can be used for management and conservation.

We also work with partners to produce custom models of bird density for specialized needs. Please contact us to learn more!

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BAM GeoPortal

The results and outputs of many of BAM’s research projects are synthesized into data products, which we make publicly available to support and facilitate conservation and management of boreal birds. The BAM GeoPortal hosts BAM’s data products, spatial data, and communications to support the discovery and use of our research & data.

Go to the portal

Model Access Tools

BAM has a series of tools available to access and work with our model products to facilitate use by a wide range of audiences.

BAM Models dashboard

Visit our central landing page for the BAM density models, including species profiles, population estimates, habitat relationships, and a summary of the modelling methods.
 

Dashboard

BAMExploreR

Download and work with BAM’s density models in the R environment using our R package, including functions for population estimation with custom areas of interest and understanding predictor importance.

R Package

BAMExplorer Shiny App

Download and interrogate BAM’s density models in our web-based shiny app, including functions for population estimation and understanding predictor importance.

Shiny app

Google Model Viewer

View the most recent landbird density models over Google Earth imagery and access the asset IDs for working with the models in Google Earth Engine.

Map

Decision Support Tools

BAM works with partners to leverage our models for decision-support, including conservation planning and more.

BAM and BEACONs SFI Represenation Assessment Tool

Developed by BAM and BEACONs with support from the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), this online tool helps users assess how well SFI-certified forestlands represent bird species and other conservation indicators across spatial scales, from individual ecoregions to the Canadian boreal region.
 

Assessment Tool

Publications

Explore our publications about species density and habitat models.