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deciduous forest

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Definition

  • [GEMET] The temperate forests comprised of trees that seasonally shed their leaves, located in the east of the USA, in Western Europe from the Alps to Scandinavia, and in the eastern Asia. The hardwood of these forests have been exploited since the 16th century.&nbsp

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • decidual forest
  • decidual forests
  • deciduous forests
  • decuduous forested

Scope note

  • ILTER BIOME

Creator

  • herbert.schentz@umweltbundesamt.at

URI

http://vocabs.lter-europe.net/EnvThes/List_5

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