Gaois

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AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES|forestry|forest · ENVIRONMENT
foraois bhuaircíneach Reference Faomhadh an téarma seo mar chuid de Thionscadal Lex
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coniferous forest | needle-leaved forest | conifer forest
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Definition land with vegetation formation composed principally of trees, including shrub and bush understorey, where coniferous species predominate Reference "Copernicus. '3.1.2 Coniferous forest' (28.10.2022)"
Comment "The predominant classifying parameter for this class is a crown cover density of > 30 % or a minimum 500 subjects/ha density, with coniferous trees representing > 75 % of the formation. The minimum tree height is 5 m (with the exception of Christmas tree plantations).This class includes: - evergreen and deciduous coniferous trees species listed under the “applicable for” section with > 75% share; - optionally sporadically occurring patches of broad-leaved trees with < 25 % share of the tree covered area; - sporadically occurring < 25 ha patches of i) shrubs and dwarf shrubs; ii) herbaceous vegetation (grasses and herbs); iii) mosses and lichens; iv) denuded spots."