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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Surrounded by national forest, Bighorn Mountain Ranch dates to 1906 and is a true Western paradise.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2025
Arizona State Parks got on board, as did the Kaibab, Coronado, Coconino and Tonto national forests, the Bureau of Land Management and the National Park Service.
—Joan Meiners, AZCentral.com, 20 Oct. 2025
This region encompasses areas of Wyoming, Montana, and a small portion of Idaho—including all of Yellowstone National Park, portions of Grand Teton National Park, and several national forests.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 7 Oct. 2025
There are 20 million acres of national forest lands in California, making up 20% of the state.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2025
Arizona State Parks got on board, as did the Kaibab, Coronado, Coconino and Tonto national forests, the Bureau of Land Management and the National Park Service.
—Joan Meiners, AZCentral.com, 20 Oct. 2025
This region encompasses areas of Wyoming, Montana, and a small portion of Idaho—including all of Yellowstone National Park, portions of Grand Teton National Park, and several national forests.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 7 Oct. 2025
There are 20 million acres of national forest lands in California, making up 20% of the state.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
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“National forest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/national%20forest. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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