Assessing forest canopies and understorey illumination: canopy closure, canopy cover and other measures

The forest canopy is one of the chief determinants of the microhabitat within the forest. It affects plant growth and survival, hence determining the nature of the vegetation, and wildlife habitat. A plethora of different techiques have been devised to measure the canopy. Evaluation of the literatur...

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Main Authors: Jennings, S.B., Brown, A.G., Sheil, Douglas
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: 1999
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/17917

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