forest coverage
[ˈfɒrɪst ˈkʌvərɪdʒ]
nounpl: forest coverages
cobertura florestal
1. The percentage or area of land covered by forest vegetation, typically measured in square kilometers or as a percentage of total land area
The forest coverage in the Amazon has decreased by 15% in the last decade.
A cobertura florestal na Amazônia diminuiu 15% na última década.
2. The extent and density of tree canopy that covers a geographical region
Brazil has the largest forest coverage in South America.
O Brasil possui a maior cobertura florestal na América do Sul.
3. A measure used in environmental and ecological assessments to monitor forest health and biodiversity
Satellite imaging is used to track forest coverage changes over time.
Imagens de satélite são usadas para rastrear mudanças na cobertura florestal ao longo do tempo.
Forest coverage is a critical environmental metric in Brazil, particularly regarding the Amazon rainforest. The term is frequently used in scientific, governmental, and conservation discussions. In Brazil, monitoring forest coverage is crucial for climate policy, indigenous rights protection, and international environmental commitments. The measurement and preservation of forest coverage has become a major political and economic issue in recent years.
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