TERMIUM Plus®

From: Translation Bureau

On social media

Consult the Government of Canada’s terminology data bank.

LIMITE FORESTAL [1 record]

Record 1 2010-12-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Silviculture
  • Climatology
DEF

Line on the Earth's surface beyond which climatic conditions of temperature and moisture do not support the growth of high wooded vegetation.

OBS

This limit may be a topographical line (height) or a geographical boundary line (latitude).

Key term(s)
  • treeline
  • timberline

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sylviculture
  • Climatologie
DEF

Ligne au-delà de laquelle les conditions climatiques de température et d'humidité ne permettent pas la croissance d'une végétation ligneuse élevé

OBS

Cette limite peut être une ligne topographique (altitude) ou une frontière géographique (latitude).

Spanish

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

Línea más allá de la cual las condiciones climáticas de temperatura y humedad no permiten el crecimiento de árboles altos.

OBS

Este límite puede ser una curva topográfica (cota) o una línea geográfica (latitud).

Save record 1

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2026
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Features

GCtranslate (available on the Government of Canada network only)

Use this artificial intelligence prototype to translate Government of Canada content up to and including Protected B. Available to employees of selected departments and agencies only.

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: