Table 3 Column description of the protocol codes file.

Protocol code

ID corresponding to the one contained in the “LFMC data” sheet

Time range for sampling

Time range of sampling.

New and old leaves combined

Whether the Fuel Moisture Content value is a combination of current and previous year leaves.

Weighing procedure

1 if the fresh samples were weighed on the field;

2 if the fresh samples were weighed in the lab.

Weighing device accuracy (g)

Accuracy (g) of the weighing device used.

Material for transportation

Material or equipment used to seal the samples brought to the laboratory.

Drying device

1 if oven;

2 if microwave

Drying time (h)

Duration (in hours) of the drying procedure of the sample.

Drying temperature (°C)

Temperature in Celsius degrees of the drying procedure.

Observations

Further comments and information regarding the protocol used.