forestland

noun

for·​est·​land ˈfȯr-əst-ˌland How to pronounce forestland (audio)
ˈfär-
: land covered with forest or reserved for the growth of forests

Examples of forestland in a Sentence

the region's vanishing forestland
Recent Examples on the Web About 5% of Canada's massive forestland burned in 2023. Keith Matheny, USA TODAY, 20 July 2024 After interviewing him, authorities arrested Rowell on suspicion of arson to forestland, firefighters said. Hannah Poukish, Sacramento Bee, 19 July 2024 The order also included a pledge to conserve 125,000 acres of forestland by 2030. Jessie Opoien, Journal Sentinel, 22 Apr. 2024 Visitors can explore the vast coniferous and sand pine scrub forestland via trails that connect more than 600 swamps, lakes, rivers, and streams. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 18 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for forestland 

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Word History

First Known Use

1649, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of forestland was in 1649

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“Forestland.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forestland. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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