GAP CLoSR (General Approach to  Planning Connectivity from Local Scales to Regional) Tools allows for pre-processing of spatial data for inputs into the Graphab and Circuitscape connectivity modelling software.  The GAP CLoSR framework, tools and methods was developed by Alex Lechner. Further information can be found in the following publications.      A tutorial and a list of the latest publications can be found on the following website http://www.nerplandscapes.edu.au/GAP_CLoSR   Lechner AM, Doerr V, Harris RMB, Doerr E & Lefroy T (in review) A framework for multi-scale connectivity modelling incorporating fine-scale dispersal behaviour. Landscape and Urban planning  Lechner AM, Brown G, & Raymond CM (Accepted) Integrating landscape connectivity, projected development and social survey data describing public conservation orientation within a connectivity model for conservation planning. Landscape Ecology  Lechner AM & Lefroy EC (2014) General Approach to Planning Connectivity from LOcal Scales to Regional (GAP CLoSR): combining multi-criteria analysis and connectivity science to enhance conservation outcomes at regional scale – Lower Hunter, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania. ISBN: 978-1-86295-731-2. http://www.nerplandscapes.edu.au/system/files/LaP%20-%20GAP%20CLoSR%20Report%20%20-%20Lower%20Hunter_1.pdf  Outputs of the GAP CLoSR Tool are used in the Graphab and Circuitscape connectivity modelling software: Graphab: Foltête J.C., Clauzel C., Vuidel G., 2012. A software tool dedicated to the modelling of landscape networks Environmental Modelling & Software, 38:316-327. http://thema.univ-fcomte.fr/productions/graphab/   Circuitscape: http://www.circuitscape.org/home  McRae, B.H., B.G. Dickson, T.H. Keitt, and V.B. Shah. 2008. Using circuit theory to model connectivity in ecology and conservation. Ecology 10: 2712-2724.​    The graphical user interface was developed by Michael Lacey in association with Alex Lechner.  This work was supported by the Australian Government’s National Environmental Research Program through the Landscapes & Policy Research Hub  GAP CLoSR Tools is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Australia (CC BY-NC 3.0 AU) license.