The predominant species composition of the forest canopy trees. Forest type describes the dominant vegetation of the site, and may also be used as a proxy for a number of other characteristics of the ecosystem ( e.g. frequency of fire, moisture regime, soil). In a pine forest type, at least 70% of the upper canopy is occupied by pine trees, though many hardwoods are often present in the midstory and understory.
A classification of forest land based on the species presently forming a plurality of the live-tree stocking.
A descriptive term used to group stands of similar character in composition and development, to differentiate them from other groups of stands. See stand, type of.
a stand of trees composed of species that commonly occur together
A field-identifiable grouping of tree species.
A group of tree species that, because of their environmental requirements, commonly grow together. Examples of forest types are the Douglas-fir/hemlock type or the spruce/fir type. Also, a descriptive term used to group stands with similar composition and development characteristics.
A stand of trees that is fundamentally similar throughout and can be predicted to occur elsewhere under comparable conditions. It includes temporary, permanent, climax, and cover types.
a group of forested areas or stands of similar composition (species, age, height, and stocking) which differentiates it from other such groups. (2)
Forest types are named after predominant tree species. A category of forest defined by its vegetation.
A group of forest areas or stands whose similar composition (species, age, height, and density) differentiates it from other such groups. Type forestier
Groups of tree species commonly found growing in the same stand because their environmental requirements are similar.
An association of particular group of tree species, named for the dominant tree species. From the Society of American Forester it is "a category of forest usually defined by its vegetation, particularly its dominant vegetation as based on a percentage cover of trees, ... " [To return to previous page, click your browser's BACK button then scroll through the page to your last location
