Currently, deterministic methods for analyzing geospatial co-occurrence between listed species locations and pesticide use sites fail to account for spatial and temporal uncertainty in both species occurrence and pesticide use. To address this challenge, we developed the Automated Probabilistic Co-Occurrence Assessment Tool (APCOAT). Through multiple case studies, we demonstrate how incorporating probability and uncertainty can improve species conservation planning and regulatory decision-making related to Pesticide Use Limitation Areas. |
