Sheila Hardie (asker) Apr 10, 2009:

Thanks so much, ormiston! :) That's really kind of you. In fact, I've translated 'bosc menut o baix' as coppice forest (sprout forest), so I'm not sure about whether this could be classified as 'coppice' too. Thanks for all your help! I've asked a Catalan botanist friend if he can help me too! :)

ormiston Apr 10, 2009:

off the top of my head all I can think of is 'coppice' (small trees covering a small area) but have sent this on to a forester friend who might help!

Sheila Hardie (asker) Apr 10, 2009:

Hi! Sorry I didn't make it very clear, did I? 'Colp' is basically a term used to describe a group of trees covering an area < 700 m2. As opposed to 700-2,800 m2 in the case of a 'bosquet' and under 5,000 m2 in the case of a 'clap'. So yes, it's the names of he different sizes of woods, as you say. Colp is the smallest, then comes bosquet and finally clap. I am just trying to determine what the technical terms are in English for these grouping. Have you any idea about what 'colps' could be translated as? Many thanks in advance!

ormiston Apr 10, 2009:

hello Sheila. What is your 'mixed stand of trees with different sized groups' ?! is it basically names for the different sizes of woods you are after ?