Figure 1. Ecosystem spatial pattern modelling framework
components: (A). Ecosystem field surveys, encompassing measures of
biotic and abiotic variables. (B). Data Compilation and Refinement. (C)
Final model inputs including training and predictor data. (D). Model
Building and Assessment. (E). Spatial prediction of ecosystem
constituents and properties. (F) Spatial predictions of ecosystem
patterns and properties, at local (i.e., within individual ecosystems or
ecosystem types) and landscape (i.e., among ecosystems or ecosystem
types) extents. E and F adapted from Pollock et al 2020.
Table 1. Practical solutions for common challenges anticipated
during ESPM implementation, following workflow components outlined in
Figure 1.