TERMIUM Plus®

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

BASAL AREA FACTOR [1 record]

Record 1 2004-12-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Calculating Procedures (Mathematics)
  • Silviculture
  • Forestry Operations
DEF

Of an angle gauge, the basal area or stem area per unit of stand area corresponding to the angle of projection. The factor gives basal area in square metres per hectare if multiplied by the number of trees included in a point sample.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Procédés de calcul (Mathématiques)
  • Sylviculture
  • Exploitation forestière
DEF

D'une jauge angulaire, la surface terrière ou la surface de la tige par unité de surface d'un peuplement correspondant à l'angle de projection.

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: