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Vegetation characteristics describe the features that define and differentiate plant communities. These characteristics can be categorized into several key areas, including structure, composition, and distribution. Structural characteristics refer to the physical form and arrangement of plants within an area. This includes the height of trees, the density of the canopy, the presence of undergrowth, and the life forms of the dominant plants (e.g., trees, shrubs, herbs, mosses). For example, a dense forest with a multi-layered canopy has a different structure than a grassland with low-lying grasses.
Compositional characteristics focus on the types of plant species present. This involves identifying dominant species, species
Distribution refers to how vegetation is spread across a landscape or within a specific area. This can