national forest
noun
: a usually forested area of considerable extent that is preserved by government decree from private exploitation and is harvested only under supervision
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Making the lives of Idahoans affordable, fixing healthcare, helping farmers produce affordable food and still make a living, saving our public lands and national forest for future generations, and making sure vets, servicemen and women and seniors are not used as pawns in political games.
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Kevin Fixler
may 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 May 2026
Luckily, Charlotte is located within a short drive of some of North and South Carolina’s best college towns, underrated destinations, lakes, and even a national forest.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
Utah may not get as much attention as some of its neighboring states (ahem, Colorado), but its terrain is so stunning and varied that much of the natural landscape has been designated as national forest, national monument, or national park land.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
Former President Biden’s administration in 2023 imposed a 20-year moratorium on mining in the national forest, putting Twin Metals plans on hold.
—Todd Richmond, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
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Kevin Fixler
may 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 May 2026
Luckily, Charlotte is located within a short drive of some of North and South Carolina’s best college towns, underrated destinations, lakes, and even a national forest.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
Utah may not get as much attention as some of its neighboring states (ahem, Colorado), but its terrain is so stunning and varied that much of the natural landscape has been designated as national forest, national monument, or national park land.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
Former President Biden’s administration in 2023 imposed a 20-year moratorium on mining in the national forest, putting Twin Metals plans on hold.
—Todd Richmond, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for national forest
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“National forest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/national%20forest. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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