Ecosystem Functions Inventory of Mountain Watersheds in Patagonia v1.0

This dataset comprises two complementary data files generated from a coordinated monitoring effort across 12 mountain watersheds in the Aysén Region of Chilean Patagonia. The first file, Raw_cluster_data.xlsx, contains original field data collected at the cluster and plot level, including detailed measurements of forest structure, species composition, regeneration, deadwood, avifauna, and site characteristics. The second file, Ecosystem_functions_by_cluster.xlsx, includes processed indicators of ecosystem functions—such as carbon stocks, biomass production, soil formation, erosion, and species richness—standardized to per-hectare values.

Together, these datasets support spatial and ecological analyses at multiple scales, enabling the evaluation of ecosystem service supply, biodiversity patterns, and the biophysical responses of temperate mountain forests to environmental drivers. The data are suitable for use in ecological modeling, conservation planning, and long-term environmental monitoring.