Edaphic gradient; Multivariate statistics; Precipitation gradient; Species distribution; Tropical dry forest; Vegetation unit distribution

Coupling Ordination Techniques and GAM to Spatially Predict Vegetation Assemblages along a Climatic Gradient in an ENSO-Affected Region of Extremely High Climate Variability

QuestionsEl Nino Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is a strong driver of climatic and ecosystem variability in coastal NW Peru. La Nina amplifies the already dry local conditions, and led to depleted ecosystems in 2011. However, the 2012 La Nina event …