Forest structure, canopy health and microclimate condition assessments in La Campana Natio
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Description
Forest structure and microclimate data from 60 plots of 125 m² each in La Campana National Park, Chile, collected during the 2023-2024 austral summer season. The dataset includes tree biometrics, species, condition, canopy cover, and soil moisture and temperature measurements at three levels. It was produced by a collaboration between the University of Stirling and Universidad de O'Higgins, led by Prof. Alistair Jump, Dr. Sarah Greenwood, and Dr. Alejandro Venegas González.
Use Cases
Modeling forest resilience to climate stress based on tree biometrics and condition data.
Analyzing relationships between microclimate (soil moisture/temperature) and forest structure.
Studying species-specific responses to environmental conditions in a protected Mediterranean ecosystem.
Strengths
Data from 60 systematically surveyed plots provides a structured sample.
Includes both forest structure (e.g., DBH, height) and multi-level microclimate measurements.
Produced through a documented international academic collaboration.
Limitations
Row count and column-level documentation are unknown, limiting suitability assessment.
The dataset is embargoed until March 31, 2027, restricting immediate access.
Provenance
Source
Collaboration between University of Stirling (Scotland) and Universidad de O'Higgins (Chile).
Collection Method
Systematic field surveys and standard forestry instruments.
Time Range
2023-2024 austral summer season.
Freshness
Last updated 2026-06-04 16:10:22.689356; data collected during the 2023-2024 season.