New simulation models revolutionize understanding of land-use changes and interactions.
Multi-Agent Systems for the Simulation of Land-Use and Land-Cover Change (MAS/LUCC models) combine landscape models with decision-making agents to study how land use changes over time. These models can represent complex interactions and decentralized decision-making well. They are useful for studying human-environment interactions and can help create detailed simulations for scenario analysis. MAS/LUCC models offer a promising tool for researchers studying land-use changes at a fine scale.