The Ecosystem Modelling Facility (EMF) is a small unit within CREAF specifically devoted to modelling activities, with special focus on the response of ecosystems to global change. EMF aims at becoming a meeting point for people (from CREAF and beyond) interested in developing or applying models to predict the response of terrestrial ecosystems to drivers of global change, both for research or knowledge transfer purposes.

WHAT WE DO?

RESEARCH

Research in process based modelling of terrestrial ecosystems

MODELS

Process based and empirical models development related to terrestrial ecology

WORKFLOWS

Learn to access datasets around the world, use R packages and more…

DATA

Interesting datasets within easy reach

SOFTWARE

Software provided by the EMF

TECH. DOCS

Technical documents provided by the EMF

LATEST NEWS

Simulated (lines) and observed (dots) LFMC dynamics in two of the study sites analyzed.

Ecosystem Modelling Facility · 2026-05-26

Which are the key sources of uncertainty when modeling plant moisture content?

A New Phytologist article lead by EMF’s Dr. Rodrigo Balaguer-Romano identifies them as well as the challenges of this approach.

meteoland R package bumped to 2.2.6

Ecosystem Modelling Facility · 2026-05-07

medfate 5.0.0 is available!

medfate R package, with allows simulating forest functioning and dynamics of forest stands has been updated to version 5.0.0 in CRAN

meteoland R package bumped to 2.2.6

Ecosystem Modelling Facility · 2026-03-03

meteoland 2.2.6 is available!

meteoland R package, which provides utilities to estimate daily weather variables at any position over complex terrains has been updated to version 2.2.6

WHAT WE DO
  • Research in process based modelling of terrestrial ecosystems
  • Provide training and technical support for modelling activities to research groups at CREAF.
  • Develop and promote the use of process-based and empirical models aimed at predicting the response of terrestrial ecosystems to global change at multiple scales from the forest stand to the region.
  • Facilitate discovery of data sets or models relevant for ecosystem modelling activities.
  • Develop tools aimed at facilitating the interoperability between data sources and models, and between different models.
  • Develop and maintain interactive web applications for ecosystem data exploration and visualization.
CONTACT

Campus de Bellaterra (UAB) Edifici C

08193 Cerdanyola del Vallès

EcosystemModellingFacility@creaf.uab.cat

@ecosystemmodelf.bsky.social

This action is part of the Severo Ochoa "ULandscape" funded in 2019 by the Agencia Estatal de Investigación of the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation to support Research Centres of Excellence.

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