overstory
/ˈoʊvərˌstɔri/
noun
- The uppermost layer of a forest, formed by the tallest trees and their canopy.
- The overstory of the rainforest blocks most sunlight from reaching the ground.
- Birds like eagles and hawks often nest in the overstory.
- Logging the overstory can dramatically change the forest ecosystem.
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