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Canopy

Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-006833

The upper layer of a forest, formed by the collective crowns of mature trees. This layer intercepts the majority of sunlight, which influences the temperature, humidity, and light conditions on the forest floor, creating a distinct microclimate. Canopy closure, the percentage of the ground covered by the tree crowns, is a key metric in assessing forest density and health.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-006833
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectForestry and timber
Referencescanopy - definition and meaning (Wordnik)
TranslationsGerman: Kronendach; Spanish: dosel; French: canopée
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-006833",
  "term": "Canopy",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "The upper layer of a forest, formed by the collective crowns of mature trees. This layer intercepts the majority of sunlight, which influences the temperature, humidity, and light conditions on the forest floor, creating a distinct microclimate. Canopy closure, the percentage of the ground covered by the tree crowns, is a key metric in assessing forest density and health.",
  "subject": "Forestry and timber",
  "references": [
    "canopy - definition and meaning (Wordnik)"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Kronendach",
    "es": "dosel",
    "fr": "canopée"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/canopy/"
}

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