Concept information

biosphere > ecology > ecological parameter > biomass > above-ground biomass

Preferred term

above-ground biomass  

Definition

  • all living biomass above the soil including stem, stump, branches, bark, seeds and foliage

Broader concept

Scope note

  • Improved definition (EN only): all living vegetal matter above the soil including stem, stump, branches, bark, seeds and foliage

Belongs to group

URI

http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/15041

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