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Canopy

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  • March 14, 2017March 14, 2017
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The vertical projection downward of the aerial portion of vegetation, usually expressed as a percent of the ground so occupied. A generic term referring to the aerial portion of vegetation. [Source: USDA National Plant Materials Manual]

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