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 Sea to Summit trail takes you to the Malahat Skywalk for views across the region, hiking through old-growth rainforest and lunch in the charming seaside community of Cowichan Bay.
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Carolyn Heller, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
However, the project has run into stiff opposition from Sacramento County residents and conservation groups over how the nearly 3,000-acre solar field would necessitate the destruction of more than 3,000 old-growth oak trees.
—Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
One of California's best state parks, Humboldt Redwoods State Park charms with its old-growth redwood forest, which covers about one-third of the park.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2025
Snowmobiling Obsessive trail grooming and pristine old-growth forest make the Jordan Valley Snowmobile Trail a heart-of-winter ride.
—Outside, 17 Nov. 2025
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Carolyn Heller, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
However, the project has run into stiff opposition from Sacramento County residents and conservation groups over how the nearly 3,000-acre solar field would necessitate the destruction of more than 3,000 old-growth oak trees.
—Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
One of California's best state parks, Humboldt Redwoods State Park charms with its old-growth redwood forest, which covers about one-third of the park.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2025
Snowmobiling Obsessive trail grooming and pristine old-growth forest make the Jordan Valley Snowmobile Trail a heart-of-winter ride.
—Outside, 17 Nov. 2025
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“Old-growth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/old-growth. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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