Vegetation

Definition (http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept?cp=8922&langcode=en&ns=1)

1) The plants of an area considered in general or as communities, but not taxonomically; the total plant cover in a particular area or on the Earth as a whole. 2) The total mass of plant life that occupies a given area. (Gemet)

Preferred Units: N/A

Scope Note:
N/A

This term is used for the following terms: 
Plant formations
Vegetation types

Approved Date
18-Dec-2013

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