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).