forest canopy

{
  "id": "MLC-T-AGR-002642",
  "term": "forest canopy",
  "field": "Agriculture and food",
  "definition": "The more or less continuous cover of upper branches and foliage of forest trees which is exposed to sunlight and restricts the sunlight from reaching the understory and the forest floor.",
  "synonyms": [
    "canopy structure (forests)"
  ],
  "subject": "Natural Resources, Conservation, Environment",
  "see_also": [
    "canopy",
    "tree crown",
    "overstory",
    "canopy gaps"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NAL Agricultural Thesaurus and Glossary"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "es": "cubierta forestal"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/agriculture/forest-canopy/"
}