as in forests
a dense growth of trees and shrubs covering a large area
the wildfire burned through a large swath of timberland
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This mountainous region is known for its lush forests, lakes and valleys – and for being a hotspot for this year’s deadly bear attacks in Japan.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025 -
Brazil is also launching a program called the Tropical Forests Forever Facility with a goal of raising $25 billion for an investment fund that will yield dividends that pay for keeping forests intact.—
Jeff Young,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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In October alone, shoppers were attacked in a supermarket, a Spanish tourist was scratched by a cub at a heritage site, and a trail runner was forced to wrestle a bear in the woods before sprinting to safety.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Clearly, department stores are not out of the woods.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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Southern magnolia is native to moist woodlands and bottomlands along the coastal plains where the seeds are eaten by birds and other wildlife.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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Home to the Pagoeta Natural Park, the town has prehistoric ruins, rural farmhouses, a botanical garden, woodlands, and more to explore.—
Michelle Arellano Martin,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Timberlands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timberlands. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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