as in woods
a dense growth of trees and shrubs covering a large area
the endless forest that the first European settlers encountered
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Recent Examples of forests
Garlic mustard, a fast-spreading invasive weed, is threatening the understory of Portland-area forests, competing with native plants and potentially disrupting sensitive ecosystems.
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Kale Williams, Axios, 31 Mar. 2025
Another, more general-purpose formula, could be used for creating forests or grassland.
—Tom Page, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2025
Towering peaks, dense forests, and cascading waterfalls create a constantly changing panorama that showcases the region's extraordinary natural beauty.
—Shelby Knick, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Where do the natural wonders of America’s wildlife in its mute creatures—the tortoises, birds, bumblebees, flowers, fish and forests—fit in the fiscal tug-of-war amid current political winners and losers?
—Noël Fletcher, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Guests looking to escape the hustle of life are surrounded by 60 acres of redwood forests, with ocean views, caves, waterfalls, and hiking trails among it all.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 28 Mar. 2025
The board promotes stewardship of Maryland forests.
—Noël Fletcher, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Also the forests are vital for the other creatures living there—native brook trout and a rare mammal called a fisher, which is related to weasels and otters.
—Noël Fletcher, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
African Bushmeat African bushmeat refers to the meat of wild animals hunted in the forests, savannas and other natural habitats across Africa.
—Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Kale Williams, Axios, 31 Mar. 2025
Another, more general-purpose formula, could be used for creating forests or grassland.
—Tom Page, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2025
Towering peaks, dense forests, and cascading waterfalls create a constantly changing panorama that showcases the region's extraordinary natural beauty.
—Shelby Knick, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Where do the natural wonders of America’s wildlife in its mute creatures—the tortoises, birds, bumblebees, flowers, fish and forests—fit in the fiscal tug-of-war amid current political winners and losers?
—Noël Fletcher, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Guests looking to escape the hustle of life are surrounded by 60 acres of redwood forests, with ocean views, caves, waterfalls, and hiking trails among it all.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 28 Mar. 2025
The board promotes stewardship of Maryland forests.
—Noël Fletcher, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Also the forests are vital for the other creatures living there—native brook trout and a rare mammal called a fisher, which is related to weasels and otters.
—Noël Fletcher, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
African Bushmeat African bushmeat refers to the meat of wild animals hunted in the forests, savannas and other natural habitats across Africa.
—Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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“Forests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forests. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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