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Definition of crown density

: the relation of the area of the crown canopy of a forest to the land area determined especially by the distance apart of the trees and the compactness of the crowns of the individual trees

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“Crown density.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crown%20density. Accessed 4 Jul. 2022.

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