Loading the needed packages

library(tidyverse)
library(ggpubr)
library(patchwork)
library(DT)

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Exploring the numerical variables’ distribution

Elevation

Slope

Species number/0.1 ha, and species number/1 m2

Vegetation cover

Stems

Exploring nominal and factor variables

Plant diversity at 0.1 ha scale. Relationship with different variables.

Elevation

Slope

Slope exposition

Slope topography

Invasive species

Rare species

Vegetation cover

Stem diameter (Forest age). Stems are faceted by stem diameter at breast height (DBH) measured in cm.

Comparing different vegetation types by plant species number - testing hypotheses.

Forests

Subalpine meadows

Plant diversity at 1 m2 scale. Relationship with different variables.

Elevation

Slope

Slope exposition

Slope topography

Invasive species

Rare species

Vegetation cover

Comparing different vegetation types by plant species number - testing hypotheses.

Forests

## Subalpine meadows