GEMET
General
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Environmental
Thesaurus
ecological carrying capacity
Definition

1) The maximum number of species an area can support during the harshest part of the year, or the maximum biomass it can support indefinitely. 2) The maximum number of grazing animals an area can support without deterioration.

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Scope note

Scope note is not available.

Concept URL: http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/1198