Preferred term
forest
Is replaced by
Definition
- [GEMET] A vegetation community dominated by trees and other woody shrubs, growing close enough together that the tree tops touch or overlap, creating various degrees of shade on the forest floor. It may produce benefits such as timber, recreation, wildlife habitat, etc.
Broader concept
Scope note
- US LTER controlled vocabulary
Contributor
- nsb@ceh.ac.uk@ceh.ac.uk
Creator
- herbert.schentz@umweltbundesamt.at
URI
http://vocabs.lter-europe.net/EnvThes/USLterCV_2
