Crown Cover

Definition

The percentage of the surface of an ecosystem that is under the tree canopy. Also referred to as "canopy cover" or just "tree cover".

Source

"Glossary", Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR),"Moving Ahead with REDD. Issues, Options and Implications" Center for International Forestry Research, Indonesia, 2008. http://www.cifor.cgiar.org/publications/pdf_files/Books/BAngelsen0801.p…

Alternative definition

The percentage of the surface of an ecosystem that is under the tree canopy. Also referred to as "canopy cover" or just "tree cover".

Alternative source

https://theredddesk.org/encyclopaedia/crown-cover

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