Foliar Moisture Content (FMC) represents the moisture content of conifer needles in tree crowns. It serves as the closest Canadian equivalent to Woody Live Fuel Moisture (LFM) but is more general and is estimated based on the time of year and geographic location, specifically elevation and latitude, rather than direct measurements. Woody LFM is influenced by vegetation type, seasonal changes, temperature, humidity, precipitation, and geographic factors such as solar exposure.
