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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Snowmobiling Obsessive trail grooming and pristine old-growth forest make the Jordan Valley Snowmobile Trail a heart-of-winter ride.
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Outside, 17 Nov. 2025
The park has more than 750 miles of hiking trails, with dramatic scenery, from towering cliffs to remarkable waterfalls and old-growth trees that have stood for centuries.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 15 Nov. 2025
The Great Smoky Mountains are synonymous with waterfalls, verdant valleys, and old-growth forests that produce the range’s signature blue-gray haze.
—AFAR Media, 30 Oct. 2025
Set against old-growth rainforest and rugged coastline, this lodge is part of the Baillie Lodges portfolio, which owns and operates hotels in Australia, New Zealand, Chile, and Canada.
—Victoria Malloy, Air Mail, 11 Oct. 2025
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Outside, 17 Nov. 2025
The park has more than 750 miles of hiking trails, with dramatic scenery, from towering cliffs to remarkable waterfalls and old-growth trees that have stood for centuries.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 15 Nov. 2025
The Great Smoky Mountains are synonymous with waterfalls, verdant valleys, and old-growth forests that produce the range’s signature blue-gray haze.
—AFAR Media, 30 Oct. 2025
Set against old-growth rainforest and rugged coastline, this lodge is part of the Baillie Lodges portfolio, which owns and operates hotels in Australia, New Zealand, Chile, and Canada.
—Victoria Malloy, Air Mail, 11 Oct. 2025
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“Old-growth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/old-growth. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.
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