6. Glossary

Abroutissement; Wilt

The browsing of undergrowth and young trees by wild animals, and the deformation that this consumption causes to the plants exposed to it. It is now used as an indicator of the relationship between forest and game.

Acidification des sols ; Soil acidification

Phenomenon linked to the elimination of exchangeable alkaline and alkaline-earth cations, resulting in a lower pH.

Scouring; Scour

Turning over the ground with its snout in search of food.

Amensalisme; Amensalism

Biological interaction between several partners (of the same or different species) that is negative for one partner while neutral for the other.

Biofilms; Biofilms

Products of microbial...