Classification given to the type of vegetation growing on a particular site (e.g., northern hardwood, pine, maple-basswood).
(forest cover type) Stands of a particular vegetation type that are composed of similar species. In the Umpqua, we often have a Hemlock or white fir cover type.
Expressed as the tree species having the greatest presence (i.e., in terms of volume for older stands or number of trees for younger stands) in a forest stand.
A group of trees of similar composition that can be differentiated from other such groups. Forest cover types are usually separated and identified by species composition and often by height and crown closure classes. In detailed typing, the age and site may also be recognized. Typing is usually done using aerial photographs supplemented by field data.
a non-technical, higher-level floristic and structural description of vegetation cover
The designation of a vegetation complex described by dominant species, age and form.
Stands of a particular vegetation type that are composed of similar species. The aspen cover type contains plants distinct from the pinyon-juniper cover type. ( FS People's Glossary of Eco Mgmt Terms)