Install

LANDIS-II v8 has been released!

More information, including how to update from Core v7 to Core v8, can be found here.

Installation Requirement: Join the User Group

You MUST BECOME a member of the LANDIS-II Users Group and be logged in to access any LANDIS-II files.  In order to join the group, you will need to create a Google account.  You can create a Google account using your current email address; there is no need for you to create a gmail account.  After you have created your Google account and joined the Users Group, you will automatically be granted access to the installers below and all extension installers.   You do not need to request permission after following these steps.

Primary Model User Guides

The two documents listed below provide a conceptual overview of the core LANDIS-II model and provide the User Guide for using the LANDIS-II core. Information about individual ecological processes can be found in the individual extension users guides and the peer-reviewed literature. See the Extensions page for documentation for individual extensions. These on-line User Guides will be the most up-to-date.

LANDIS-II Model Description v8 (PDF) An overview of the LANDIS basic assumptions.

LANDIS-II Model User's Guide v8 (PDF) A computer manual for running the model.

Ready to Install?

1.   Join the LANDIS-II users group.

2.  Install .NET Core Desktop Runtime v8

3.  If you have previously installed LANDIS-II (any version), you must uninstall the old version.  Unfortunately, you cannot run more than one version on a desktop computer.  Go to Settings and uninstall, then go to the installation directory and delete all of the existing program files.

4.  Install LANDIS-II v8.0

5. Open the downloaded .exe file and when prompted, click run. This will start the LANDIS-II Setup Wizard.

6.  Read the LANDIS-II Model Introduction and LANDIS-II Getting Started, both available on the Users tab.

7.  Download the extensions you need (see below).

Next, we recommend that you install these 'starter' extensions.  They are simple to use and provide a great introduction:  

• •   Biomass Succession

  •   Original Fire

  •   Original Wind

  •   Maximum Age Output

Every extensions requires a separate download.  Each of these extensions has its own web site with installer that is accessible from the Extensions Page.   There are examples provided for each extension on their respective examples page.

What Happened to LANDIS-II v7?

Note: LANDIS-II v7 has been retired but is available by request.  Diligent GitHub devotees will have no problem finding all things v7.