old-growth
adjective
: of, relating to, or being a forest characterized by the presence of large old trees, numerous snags and woody debris, and a multilayered canopy and that is usually in a late stage of ecological succession
old growth
noun
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Tunnel construction would result in the loss of 16 old-growth redwood trees wider than 4 feet, in addition to other trees, according to the environmental impact report.
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Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
With its handcut limestone walls, winding alleyways, and festive piazza lined with artisanal booths and shaded by old-growth olive trees, Borgo Egnazia could be mistaken for a medieval village in the Puglia region of Italy.
—Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2026
That includes southeast Alaska’s Tongass National Forest, where eagles, bears, salmon and many other species thrive in old-growth coastal forest along the Inside Passage.
—Mariah Meek, The Conversation, 15 June 2026
The luxurious Siskiwit Bay Lodge is surrounded by 12 acres of old-growth forest and is just a few miles from Meyers Beach, while the adults-only Timber Baron Inn gives off ski chalet vibes in Bayfield.
—Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 14 June 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
With its handcut limestone walls, winding alleyways, and festive piazza lined with artisanal booths and shaded by old-growth olive trees, Borgo Egnazia could be mistaken for a medieval village in the Puglia region of Italy.
—Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2026
That includes southeast Alaska’s Tongass National Forest, where eagles, bears, salmon and many other species thrive in old-growth coastal forest along the Inside Passage.
—Mariah Meek, The Conversation, 15 June 2026
The luxurious Siskiwit Bay Lodge is surrounded by 12 acres of old-growth forest and is just a few miles from Meyers Beach, while the adults-only Timber Baron Inn gives off ski chalet vibes in Bayfield.
—Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 14 June 2026
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“Old-growth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/old-growth. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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