Summary of Modelling data
The forest ecosystem dataset assembled for modelling was comprised of
field survey records encompassing 16 biotic and 19 abiotic ecosystem
properties (see S1). Mean plot separation was 877 m, and elevation
ranged from 1 to 506 m above sea level. An average of 7 functional
groups were recorded in each plot. Forests in the dataset spanned two
biogeoclimatic zones, all ecoregions, and forest soil types recognized
in the province (Baldwin et al. 2020, Neily et al. 2017, Keys et al
2023).