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Systems Analysis and Modelling in Ecology

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As ecology is concerned with the quantitative interactions in complex systems, computers have proved very powerful tools. K.E.F. Watt (1961, 1966, 1968) and C.S. Holling (1963, 1964) were pioneers in their utilization and in combining their use with the disciplines of systems analysis and modelling. However, not all models utilize computers, nor does systems analysis always require the use of a computer.

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