forestry inventory

[ˈfɔrɪstri ɪnˈvɛntəri]
nounfemininepl: forestry inventories / inventários florestais
inventário florestal
1. A systematic survey and assessment of forest resources, including data on tree species, volume, quality, age, health status, and distribution within a specific forest area
The forestry inventory revealed that the plantation contained over 50,000 cubic meters of timber suitable for harvesting.
O inventário florestal revelou que a plantação continha mais de 50 mil metros cúbicos de madeira adequada para colheita.
2. The process of collecting, analyzing, and documenting quantitative and qualitative information about forest stands for management and planning purposes
A comprehensive forestry inventory was conducted to assess biodiversity and carbon sequestration potential.
Um inventário florestal abrangente foi realizado para avaliar a biodiversidade e o potencial de sequestro de carbono.
3. The complete list or database of all forest assets and characteristics compiled through systematic field surveys and measurements
The government published the national forestry inventory showing a 2% increase in forest coverage.
O governo publicou o inventário florestal nacional mostrando um aumento de 2% na cobertura florestal.
Forestry inventory is crucial in Brazil due to its vast forest resources and environmental monitoring requirements. Both government agencies (IBGE, SFB) and private companies conduct regular inventories for sustainable forest management, compliance with environmental regulations, and carbon credit programs. The term is widely used in academic, governmental, and commercial forestry contexts across Portuguese-speaking countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
forest surveyforest assessmenttimber inventoryforest resource inventorystand inventory

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
inventário florestal
Standard term used in forestry management and environmental documentation
São Paulo
inventário florestal / levantamento florestal
Both terms are commonly used in the major forestry production region
Amazon Region
inventário da floresta amazônica
Specifically used for Amazon forest assessments
Portugal
inventário florestal
Same term used, with emphasis on European forest management standards

Related Words

forest managementtimber cruisingforest certificationsilviculturedendrochronologyforest monitoringwood stock assessment

Related Idioms & Phrases

take an inventory of the forest
conduct a forestry inventory
forest inventory data
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