as in forest
a dense growth of trees and shrubs covering a large area
the region's vanishing forestland
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Recent Examples of forestland
In 1978, the legislature passed the Use Value Appraisal Act, which lowered property taxes for owners who agreed to maintain their property for agricultural purposes or forestland.
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Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
Political opposition to cutting a path for a transmission line through forestland meant the project was subjected to a statewide referendum in Maine – and then a court case that overturned the referendum results.
—Barbara Kates-Garnick, The Conversation, 17 Dec. 2025
As well as exploring the 40 acres of picturesque olive groves and forestland, the hotel offers an indulgent spa, which has both indoor and outdoor facilities, and a fine dining restaurant, Cedri.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Where to explore Kayak calm waters at Somerset Reservoir, surrounded by national forestland.
—Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2023
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Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
Political opposition to cutting a path for a transmission line through forestland meant the project was subjected to a statewide referendum in Maine – and then a court case that overturned the referendum results.
—Barbara Kates-Garnick, The Conversation, 17 Dec. 2025
As well as exploring the 40 acres of picturesque olive groves and forestland, the hotel offers an indulgent spa, which has both indoor and outdoor facilities, and a fine dining restaurant, Cedri.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Where to explore Kayak calm waters at Somerset Reservoir, surrounded by national forestland.
—Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forestland
forest
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The federal government manages 57% of all forests in the state.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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There are courts for padel, pickleball, ping-pong, and tennis, and plenty of trails for ATV forest drives and guided sound-of-nature tours.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
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“Forestland.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forestland. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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