timberline

• Nom désignant la limite altitudinale ou latitudinale au-delà de laquelle les arbres ne poussent plus, en raison de basses températures, de la courte saison de croissance ou d'autres facteurs environnementaux.

A noun referring to the line or boundary in mountainous regions or high latitudes beyond which trees do not grow due to cold temperatures, short growing seasons, or other environmental factors.

1. Tree growth boundaryC1formal

   The line or elevation on a mountain or in polar regions beyond which trees cannot grow due to cold temperatures, lack of soil, or other environmental factors.

   Limite des arbres

   • The hikers stopped just below the timberline to set up camp.
   • Above the timberline, only low-lying shrubs and mosses survive.
   • Climate change is causing the timberline to shift higher up the mountain.

   Synonymestree line