canopy coverage
[KAN-uh-pee KUV-er-ij]
nounpl: canopy coverages
cobertura do dossel
1. The percentage or area of ground shaded by the leafy upper branches of trees in a forest or wooded area
The old-growth forest had a canopy coverage of over 90 percent, creating a dense shade on the forest floor.
A floresta primária tinha uma cobertura de dossel superior a 90 por cento, criando uma sombra densa no piso da floresta.
2. In urban forestry, the proportion of land area covered by tree crowns when viewed from above
The city is working to increase canopy coverage in low-income neighborhoods to reduce urban heat island effects.
A cidade está trabalhando para aumentar a cobertura do dossel em bairros de baixa renda para reduzir os efeitos da ilha de calor urbano.
3. The overall density and continuity of the tree canopy layer in a forest ecosystem
Deforestation has reduced canopy coverage in the Amazon rainforest, affecting wildlife habitats.
O desmatamento reduziu a cobertura do dossel na floresta tropical amazônica, afetando os habitats da vida selvagem.
In Brazil, particularly in the Amazon region, canopy coverage is a critical term in environmental discussions, conservation efforts, and indigenous land rights. The measurement and preservation of canopy coverage is essential in monitoring deforestation and assessing forest health. In the United States, canopy coverage has become increasingly important in urban planning initiatives to combat climate change, reduce urban heat, and improve air quality in cities.
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