undergrowth
noun
un·der·growth
ˈən-dər-ˌgrōth 
: low growth on the floor of a forest including seedlings and saplings, shrubs, and herbs
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Years of putting out all wildfires has also kept small fires from clearing out undergrowth, meaning the fires that do escape have more fuel to burn.
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Michael Jerrett, The Mercury News, 10 July 2024
Here are Christian Cooper's tips for first-time birdwatchers: Be aware of your surroundings
Cooper says the best way to increase your bird sightings is to be sensitive to your surroundings: listen for running water, look for undergrowth, and respect the habitat.
—Madeleine Janz, Peoplemag, 9 July 2024
The film starts with a young girl, Maia, dashing through the undergrowth in a moonlit wood, her heart racing in sync with the rhythm of the natural world.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 3 July 2024
Birds cartwheeled around me, flitting from trees to undergrowth, sometimes close enough to touch.
—Brian Mann, NPR, 15 June 2024
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Michael Jerrett, The Mercury News, 10 July 2024
Here are Christian Cooper's tips for first-time birdwatchers: Be aware of your surroundings
Cooper says the best way to increase your bird sightings is to be sensitive to your surroundings: listen for running water, look for undergrowth, and respect the habitat.
—Madeleine Janz, Peoplemag, 9 July 2024
The film starts with a young girl, Maia, dashing through the undergrowth in a moonlit wood, her heart racing in sync with the rhythm of the natural world.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 3 July 2024
Birds cartwheeled around me, flitting from trees to undergrowth, sometimes close enough to touch.
—Brian Mann, NPR, 15 June 2024
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undergrowth
noun
un·der·growth
ˈən-dər-ˌgrōth
: low growth on the floor of a forest including seedlings and saplings, shrubs, and herbs
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