TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

biomass correction factor [1 record]

Record 1 1985-06-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Statistical Methods
  • Industrial Crops
  • Forestry Operations
CONT

... the quantity of wood as biomass (i.e. independent of size or species) can only be estimated by applying "biomass correction factors". These factors are: - correction factor from merchantable bole to whole tree (ex root) including branches, bark and leaves of 30 to 60 per cent - correction factor to include non-marketable species of all sizes of tree (as whole tree (ex root] of 130 to 230 per cent.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Méthodes statistiques
  • Culture des plantes industrielles
  • Exploitation forestière

Spanish

Save record 1

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: