tree density
[triː ˈdɛnsɪti]
nounpl: tree densities
densidade de árvores
1. The number of trees per unit area in a forest or woodland, typically measured in trees per hectare or per acre
The tree density in this forest is approximately 400 trees per hectare.
A densidade de árvores nesta floresta é de aproximadamente 400 árvores por hectare.
2. A forestry measurement used to assess forest management, biodiversity, and ecological health
High tree density can indicate either healthy growth or overcrowding depending on species composition.
Alta densidade de árvores pode indicar crescimento saudável ou superpopulação, dependendo da composição das espécies.
3. In urban planning, the concentration of trees in urban green spaces and streets
Increasing tree density in urban areas helps reduce heat island effects.
Aumentar a densidade de árvores em áreas urbanas ajuda a reduzir os efeitos das ilhas de calor.
Tree density is an important metric in Brazil's forestry and environmental management, particularly relevant in the Amazon region and in reforestation initiatives. In Portugal and other European contexts, it's a key indicator for sustainable forest management under EU regulations. In the USA, it's commonly discussed in context of fire prevention and forest health management.
Related Idioms & Phrases
thick as the woods (relacionado à densidade alta)
packed like trees in a forest (describe alta densidade arbórea)
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