Preferred Term:
montane forests
Definition:
The biogeographic zone made up of relatively moist cool upland slopes below timberline that is characterized by large evergreen trees as a dominant life form.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Core
NALT Full
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
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Entry Terms:
- mountain forests
- alpine forests
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/7014
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