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LIMITE ARBRES [1 record]

Record 1 2011-03-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Silviculture
  • Ecosystems
DEF

The limit beyond which trees do not grow higher than two meters.

OBS

tree line: term used by Parks Canada

OBS

treeline: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sylviculture
  • Écosystèmes
DEF

Ligne au-delà de laquelle les arbres n'excèdent pas deux mètres de hauteur.

OBS

limite des arbres; limite forestière; limite de la zone arborée : termes en usage à Parcs Canada.

OBS

limite des arbres : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Silvicultura
  • Ecosistemas
DEF

La mayor altitud que alcanza el bosque en las regiones montañosas.

OBS

Su expansión a cotas superiores es impedida por las condiciones ambientales.

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