Figure 5. Predicted spatial ecosystem patterns across the study region. The map depicts the first three PCA axes of values from GDM transformed predictors layers for the final ecosystem response model, following procedures outlined in Mokany et al. (2022) and Fitzpatrick et al. (2024). Areas with colours closer on the RGB spectrum are predicted to have more similar ecosystems. Naturally unforested ecosystems, recently harvested forests, plantation forests, and areas completely cleared of trees (e.g., for agriculture, mining, urban development), have been nullified. Water bodies are shown in light blue.