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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The Great Smoky Mountains are synonymous with waterfalls, verdant valleys, and old-growth forests that produce the range’s signature blue-gray haze.
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AFAR Media, 30 Oct. 2025
The Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort is located two miles west of the Sol Duc Falls Trailhead, a short hike through old-growth rainforest that leads to a picturesque three-pronged waterfall.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 24 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
The multi-use area has a playground, picnic areas, and lots of shade from old-growth oak trees.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
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AFAR Media, 30 Oct. 2025
The Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort is located two miles west of the Sol Duc Falls Trailhead, a short hike through old-growth rainforest that leads to a picturesque three-pronged waterfall.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 24 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
The multi-use area has a playground, picnic areas, and lots of shade from old-growth oak trees.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
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“Old-growth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/old-growth. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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