Spatial Decision Support,
for Every Platform
EMDS integrates logic modeling, Bayesian analysis, and GIS workflows into a seamless decision support framework — now on ArcGIS Pro and QGIS.
Decision Support Across Every Platform
Whether you work in ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, or entirely in the browser, EMDS meets you where you are.
EMDS for ArcGIS Pro
The flagship integration. Embed full decision support logic directly into your ArcGIS Pro environment with the complete analytical suite.
Explore →EMDS for QGIS
All the power of EMDS on the world's leading open-source GIS platform. Free, cross-platform, and at full feature parity.
Explore →EMDS Online
Browser-based access to the EMDS analytical suite. No installation, always up-to-date, built for team collaboration.
Explore →Four Powerful Engines, One Framework
EMDS integrates best-of-breed analytical tools that would otherwise require separate software ecosystems. Every component works together seamlessly.
View Full Capabilities →NetWeaver
Logic network modeling for complex multi-criteria spatial analysis and condition assessments.
CDP
Cumulative Data Processing for hierarchical spatial analysis and landscape-level assessments.
BayesFusion
Bayesian belief network integration for probabilistic reasoning under uncertainty.
VisiRule
Visual rule-based decision logic for transparent, auditable decision modeling.
Built for Real-World Ecosystem Decisions
Government Land Managers
Federal and state agencies use EMDS to evaluate landscape condition and prioritize management actions across millions of acres.
Academic Researchers
Universities and research institutes leverage EMDS's extensible framework for novel spatial decision research and ecological modeling.
GIS Developers
Build custom connectors in Python, C#, or R. Automate complex workflows with Wexflow integration and the EMDS scripting API.
A 30-Year Research Partnership
EMDS is the product of a sustained collaboration between leading research institutions, government agencies, and software developers — united by a commitment to evidence-based ecosystem stewardship.
Our partnership with the USDA Forest Service Pacific Northwest Research Station spans three decades of applied research in landscape ecology and decision support.
Get in Touch →Consortium Members
- Mountain View Business Group
- Rules of Thumb
- InforHarvest
- USDA Forest Service
- LPA
- BayesFusion
Ready to get started?
Download EMDS free for ArcGIS Pro or QGIS, or launch EMDS Online directly in your browser.