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**Author:** [@dave](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/u/dave)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2019, 2:57pm UTC](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/t/guidelines-for-posting-software-support-questions/24 "2019-04-12T14:57:06Z")
We love hearing from users of our software, even when things aren’t working quite as expected. Here are some guidelines for creating an effective post and getting timely software support. Use the search tool on this fo… --- ## [How can i integrate InVEST in my thesis to calibrate the local data?](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/t/how-can-i-integrate-invest-in-my-thesis-to-calibrate-the-local-data/6510)
**Author:** [@rohatariq26](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/u/rohatariq26)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 6:10am UTC](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/t/how-can-i-integrate-invest-in-my-thesis-to-calibrate-the-local-data/6510 "2026-09-23T06:10:10Z")
Hi, I am Roha. A postgraduate student from NED university of engineering and technology, Karachi. I am doing my masters in Environmental Engineering and working on my thesis regarding carbon sequestration potential of th… --- ## [Data Sources for NbSs in Urban Contexts](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/t/data-sources-for-nbss-in-urban-contexts/6511)
**Author:** [@JoshAyers](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/u/JoshAyers)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 8:38am UTC](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/t/data-sources-for-nbss-in-urban-contexts/6511 "2026-09-18T08:38:43Z")
Hi friends. Good morning from Exeter. I’m doing some research on the efficacy of NbSs, particularly those funded by nature finance mechanisms (e.g. credits, biodiversity net gain schemes, etc.), specifically in urban and… --- ## [Problems with the new Recreation: "Please reduce the extent of the AOI"](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/t/problems-with-the-new-recreation-please-reduce-the-extent-of-the-aoi/6509)
**Author:** [@mvale.eco](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/u/mvale.eco)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 11:53pm UTC](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/t/problems-with-the-new-recreation-please-reduce-the-extent-of-the-aoi/6509 "2026-09-16T23:53:34Z")
I am running the recreational package for the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, only for the year 2017, with no regression/covariates included, just as a test. Apparently, the AOI is too big because there are \> 40 million … --- ## [UCM resample method](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/t/ucm-resample-method/6500)
**Author:** [@Isabel](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/u/Isabel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 4:47pm UTC](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/t/ucm-resample-method/6500 "2026-09-16T16:47:57Z")
Hello everyone, A short question: what is the resample type that the Urban Cooling model used to generate the outputs with the Land use resolution? bilinear, cubic, or Nearest Neighbor. Thanks, Isabel --- ## [InVEST Workbench 3.20.2 Installation Issue](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/t/invest-workbench-3-20-2-installation-issue/6504)
**Author:** [@gcosta](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/u/gcosta)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 9:28pm UTC](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/t/invest-workbench-3-20-2-installation-issue/6504 "2026-09-09T21:28:44Z")
Hello everyone, I am experiencing an issue with the installation of InVEST Workbench 3.20.2 on Windows 11 and would appreciate any guidance. The installation appears to complete successfully, and InVEST 3.20.2 Workbench… --- ## [NDR total export doesnt correspond with sum of subsurface and surface xport](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/t/ndr-total-export-doesnt-correspond-with-sum-of-subsurface-and-surface-xport/6503)
**Author:** [@vulpen](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/u/vulpen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 9:13pm UTC](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/t/ndr-total-export-doesnt-correspond-with-sum-of-subsurface-and-surface-xport/6503 "2026-09-09T21:13:49Z")
What is the issue or question you have? My issue is that when I run the model of NDR, the output seems wrong and therefore I don’t understand how to analyse my results. The results show different values for total export … --- ## [Global data for African countries](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/t/global-data-for-african-countries/6499)
**Author:** [@slysiame](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/u/slysiame)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 4:41pm UTC](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/t/global-data-for-african-countries/6499 "2026-08-31T16:41:21Z")
Do you have global datasets that can be used as input data for specific African countries like Zambia --- ## [NDR measured runoff and Application rate in Biophysical Table](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/t/ndr-measured-runoff-and-application-rate-in-biophysical-table/6493)
**Author:** [@Kantharajan](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/u/Kantharajan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 4:19pm UTC](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/t/ndr-measured-runoff-and-application-rate-in-biophysical-table/6493 "2026-08-28T16:19:45Z")
Hello InVEST Community… I just want to understand the Load Data types used in the InVEST User Document (Given below) "These two types of loading values are denoted application-rate and measured-runoff, respectively, in… --- ## [Units of USLE in SDR model](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/t/units-of-usle-in-sdr-model/6498)
**Author:** [@Dessie123](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/u/Dessie123)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/t/units-of-usle-in-sdr-model/6498 "2026-08-28T15:26:04Z")
Hello Dears I think you are doing well. I do have one question, using InVEST 3.17.2 model, I have determined, the potential soil loss and get max. USLE value of 17778.7, what is the unit of this value? this value confus… --- ## [Localizing InVEST - adding site specific data](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/t/localizing-invest-adding-site-specific-data/2421)
**Author:** [@Minton71](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/u/Minton71)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2022, 3:33pm UTC](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/t/localizing-invest-adding-site-specific-data/2421 "2022-03-07T15:33:23Z")
Hi - in order to supplement use of large (coarse) datasets, is there a way of inputting data obtained directly from filed data collection. For instance, I wish to set up an ES analysis for a small forest park c. 25 acre… --- ## [Urban Cooling Sample Data](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/t/urban-cooling-sample-data/6494)
**Author:** [@Mahan\_Safarian](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/u/Mahan_Safarian)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 6:38pm UTC](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/t/urban-cooling-sample-data/6494 "2026-08-26T18:38:06Z")
Hi everyone, I am currently taking the Natural Capital course by Stanford University on edx. In the Urban Cooling section, I can’t properly import the raster maps into ArcGis because of their different coordinate system.… --- ## [Units of SDR model results](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/t/units-of-sdr-model-results/2034)
**Author:** [@marye\_belete](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/u/marye_belete)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 5:52pm UTC](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/t/units-of-sdr-model-results/2034 "2026-08-26T17:52:53Z")
Dear InVEST users and experts, In the user guide, the unit for SDR results is either tons/pixel or tons/watershed. However, in many papers ton·ha−1·yr−1 has been used. Which one is correct? ton·ha−1·yr−1 or tons/pix… --- ## [InVEST SDR values interpretation](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/t/invest-sdr-values-interpretation/6483)
**Author:** [@SPP](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/u/SPP)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2026, 3:29pm UTC](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/t/invest-sdr-values-interpretation/6483 "2026-07-27T15:29:19Z")
I am new to InVEST and I am calculating the sediment retention value of the watershed. Now I am confued which value or map to take and also how to validate the values? InVEST-sdr-log-2026-07-10–11\_15\_00.txt (67.3 KB) Up… --- ## [InVest downloaded from Github fails to run](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/t/invest-downloaded-from-github-fails-to-run/6492)
**Author:** [@Mahan\_Safarian](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/u/Mahan_Safarian)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 7:27pm UTC](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/t/invest-downloaded-from-github-fails-to-run/6492 "2026-08-18T19:27:28Z")
The invest\_3.20.0\_workbench\_win32\_x64.exe which I downloaded from Github fails to run. It can be downloaded and installed but not running I am in Iran and I can’t access to the original site --- ## [InVEST 3.20.1 Release](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/t/invest-3-20-1-release/6491)
**Author:** [@dave](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/u/dave)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 1:51pm UTC](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/t/invest-3-20-1-release/6491 "2026-08-17T13:51:58Z")
InVEST 3.20.1 is now available! This release has some enhancements for Plugin developers. Please find more details on those features in this thread: Advanced Python Environment Options for InVEST Plugin Developers Fu… --- ## [Advanced Python Environment Options for InVEST Plugin Developers](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/t/advanced-python-environment-options-for-invest-plugin-developers/6490)
**Author:** [@dave](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/u/dave)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 1:50pm UTC](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/t/advanced-python-environment-options-for-invest-plugin-developers/6490 "2026-08-17T13:50:08Z")
The InVEST 3.20.1 release includes some enhancements to the Workbench that plugin developers may find useful. Find these new advanced features in the Manage Plugins window. An option to configure which Python package … --- ## [Sensitivity Analysis of the Maximum Threat Distance in Habitat Quality Models](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/t/sensitivity-analysis-of-the-maximum-threat-distance-in-habitat-quality-models/6488)
**Author:** [@ecozyp](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/u/ecozyp)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 7:03am UTC](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/t/sensitivity-analysis-of-the-maximum-threat-distance-in-habitat-quality-models/6488 "2026-08-14T07:03:35Z")
Dear Administrator, I am currently running the sample data for the Habitat Quality module. I would like to conduct a sensitivity analysis by making a single adjustment to the maximum threat distance for urban threat sou… --- ## [Errors in processing Wind Energy Production](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/t/errors-in-processing-wind-energy-production/6487)
**Author:** [@Jastine](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/u/Jastine)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2026, 2:40pm UTC](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/t/errors-in-processing-wind-energy-production/6487 "2026-08-13T14:40:46Z")
Hi! I’ve been trying to use the wind energy model to and I have run into some errors. Right now I’m receiving an error where the software is not creating a shapefile for a reprojected clip vector. Sharing my log here: … --- ## [In the summary report, why are the "Valid percent" values so low?](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/t/in-the-summary-report-why-are-the-valid-percent-values-so-low/6484)
**Author:** [@Abhi0710](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/u/Abhi0710)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 12:19am UTC](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/t/in-the-summary-report-why-are-the-valid-percent-values-so-low/6484 "2026-08-12T00:19:44Z")
I have run the model, and this is the summary file i am getting, i want to ask why my valid per cent is less than 50%. I have completely removed NoData values. Can anyone pls help. “Valid percent” indicates the percent o… --- ## [Recreation model error, server connection?](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/t/recreation-model-error-server-connection/6482)
**Author:** [@Robin\_mnhn](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/u/Robin_mnhn)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2026, 10:09am UTC](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/t/recreation-model-error-server-connection/6482 "2026-07-27T10:09:01Z")
What is the issue or question you have? It’s my first time using this model but I faced this error “Pyro5.errors.CommunicationError: cannot connect to (‘34.56.65.180’, 54323): \[WinError 10060\]” when I tried to run the mo… --- ## [How to prepare data for InVEST simulations](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/t/how-to-prepare-data-for-invest-simulations/6472)
**Author:** [@PriSteier](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/u/PriSteier)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 8:13pm UTC](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/t/how-to-prepare-data-for-invest-simulations/6472 "2026-07-22T20:13:26Z")
Hi everyone, I’m curious how the data and inputs are prepared to run the simulations through InVEST. The Users Guide only describe scenarios related to LULC. How to treat the data to run scenarios related to shifts for e… --- ## [Seasonal Water Yield climate input format](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/t/seasonal-water-yield-climate-input-format/6481)
**Author:** [@sreejita2608](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/u/sreejita2608)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2026, 1:36pm UTC](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/t/seasonal-water-yield-climate-input-format/6481 "2026-07-20T13:36:04Z")
Hi all, I have been trying to use the Seasonal Water Yield model (SWY). Previously, when I used the input data for precipitation and ET0 was in raster format, I now see that they require CSV files. I tried to look in th… --- ## [Seasonal Water Yield and 8 bit signed rasters](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/t/seasonal-water-yield-and-8-bit-signed-rasters/1424)
**Author:** [@swolny](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/u/swolny)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2020, 6:25pm UTC](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/t/seasonal-water-yield-and-8-bit-signed-rasters/1424 "2020-10-20T18:25:39Z")
Hey y’all - It looks like InVEST is still having problems with 8 bit signed rasters in version 3.8.9. This time we’re using Seasonal Water Yield and running into two related issues. 1/ The climate zone raster is 8 bit … --- ## [Semantics (Keywords) for InVEST models and data](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/t/semantics-keywords-for-invest-models-and-data/6474)
**Author:** [@dave](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/u/dave)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2026, 3:31pm UTC](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/t/semantics-keywords-for-invest-models-and-data/6474 "2026-07-16T15:31:52Z")
Context and Background We have an effort underway to integrate the InVEST Workbench with the NatCap DataHub. The goal is to make it easy to browse and select InVEST model input files from datasets available on the DataHu… --- ## [NatCap Symposium 2026 - Thank You!](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/t/natcap-symposium-2026-thank-you/6473)
**Author:** [@dcdenu4](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/u/dcdenu4)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2026, 3:08pm UTC](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/t/natcap-symposium-2026-thank-you/6473 "2026-07-14T15:08:57Z")
Dear Community, A few World Cup matches ago we were attending the Natural Capital Symposium alongside many of you. We are grateful for everyone who was able to attend, participate, and connect with us. It was truly an e… --- ## [Water Yield Models to support economic analysis](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/t/water-yield-models-to-support-economic-analysis/6457)
**Author:** [@gbf22](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/u/gbf22)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2026, 1:42pm UTC](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/t/water-yield-models-to-support-economic-analysis/6457 "2026-07-14T13:42:01Z")
I’m interested in calculating the total water savings (stored in freshwater features or groundwater recharge) from planting 1000HA forest. Then I would multiply water savings x shadow price (or tariff) to approximate the… --- ## [Intro NatCap - module 2 Coastal Vulnerability exercise - broken link](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/t/intro-natcap-module-2-coastal-vulnerability-exercise-broken-link/6471)
**Author:** [@PriSteier](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/u/PriSteier)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2026, 8:06am UTC](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/t/intro-natcap-module-2-coastal-vulnerability-exercise-broken-link/6471 "2026-07-14T08:06:53Z")
Hi there, the link provided in the Coastal Vulnerability exercise is broken: https://marineapps.naturalcapitalproject.org/bahamas/index.html --- ## [NatCap Introduction training Gura - SDR in Invest 3.20 Max L Value required](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/t/natcap-introduction-training-gura-sdr-in-invest-3-20-max-l-value-required/6470)
**Author:** [@PriSteier](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/u/PriSteier)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2026, 2:44pm UTC](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/t/natcap-introduction-training-gura-sdr-in-invest-3-20-max-l-value-required/6470 "2026-07-13T14:44:36Z")
Hi there, I just started Module 2 of the Nat Cap training. I’m trying to run Gura SDR and Invest 3.20 requires a Maximum L Value to run the model. The description of the exercise does not provide this value. Can you plea… --- ## [New MOOC and Toolkit on Implementing Natural Capital Approaches in Policy & Finance](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/t/new-mooc-and-toolkit-on-implementing-natural-capital-approaches-in-policy-finance/6469)
**Author:** [@Elana-K](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/u/Elana-K)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2026, 5:14pm UTC](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/t/new-mooc-and-toolkit-on-implementing-natural-capital-approaches-in-policy-finance/6469 "2026-07-08T17:14:46Z")
We’re excited to share with this community a new massive open online course (or “MOOC”), Natural Capital for Development: Valuation, Investment and Policy, as well as a new Implementation Toolkit for Scaling Natural Capi… [Next page](https://community.naturalcapitalalliance.org/latest.md?page=1)