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Record 1 2008-08-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Silviculture
  • Forestry Operations
DEF

[Said of a] stand of mature or overmature trees often uninfluenced by human activity.

CONT

Old-growth forests are characterized by mature trees, large amounts of fallen and standing dead wood, an often dense canopy, and structural diversity.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sylviculture
  • Exploitation forestière
DEF

Se dit d'un peuplement composé d'arbres à maturité et surannés, pratiquement non influencé par les activités humaines.

CONT

Les vieux peuplements se caractérisent par des arbres mûrs, de grandes quantités d'arbres morts, au sol ou encore sur pied, un couvert souvent dense et une diversité structurelle marquée.

Spanish

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