as in forest
a dense growth of trees and shrubs covering a large area
the region's vanishing forestland
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Anne Arundel County officials, environmental advocates, and residents gathered Thursday to celebrate the purchase of more than 68 acres of forestland that will now be permanently protected from development.
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Caroline Foreback, CBS News, 8 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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Caroline Foreback, CBS News, 8 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
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Elephants and forest buffalos roam the shores, while the area is renowned for its seasonal leatherback turtle sightings and brilliant bird life.—
Melanie van Zyl,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Mar. 2026
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This shows up in quasar and galactic absorption lines, as illustrated above, in what’s known as the Lyman-α forest.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Forestland.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forestland. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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