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OLD GROWTH FOREST [1 record]

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Record 1 1997-08-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Silviculture
  • Ecosystems
DEF

A stand of mature or overmature trees which has not been influenced by natural or human-induced disturbances.

OBS

The stand can contain multiple layers of tree canopies, and various ages and species of vegetation.

OBS

old-growth forest: term used by Parks Canada.

Key term(s)
  • old growth forest

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sylviculture
  • Écosystèmes
DEF

Peuplement arrivé à maturité ou qui a dépassé l'âge de maturité sans avoir été affecté par l'activité humaine ou avoir subi de perturbations d'origine naturelle.

OBS

Le peuplement peut avoir une canopée à plusieurs étages et être composé de diverses espèces végétales dont les âges varient.

OBS

forêt ancienne; vieille forêt : termes en usage à Parcs Canada.

Spanish

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