FRA 2005 - terms and definitions

FRA 2005 Terms and Definitions

This site contains terms and definitions used in the Global Forest Resources Assessment 2005 (FRA 2005). These definitions build on earlier global assessments to ensure comparability backwards. They have been carefully modified, taking into consideration recommendations from experts in various fora (follow the link below).

This site was first published as a draft on 8 August 2003. Revisions may have been made since then.

A major revision was made in March 2004 and the definitions as presented here are now conclusively established. However, explanatory notes will be added if needs for clarification arise.

Terms and Definitions, Working Paper 83/E (PDF format) 
Terms and Definitions, Working Paper 83/E (HTML format)




Furthermore, the definitions have been translated for the documents that guide the FRA national correspondents. Click here to get the document Specification of National Reporting Tables for FRA 2005 in different languages:

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