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timberlands

noun

plural of timberland

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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Recent Examples of timberlands Roughly one-third of the panther’s main habitat is on private ranches and timberlands that are frequently targeted for suburban development in southwestern Florida. — Timothy Randhir, The Conversation, 1 Oct. 2026 Active management does not mean managing national forests like industrial timberlands. — Chris Edwards, Washington Post, 27 Sep. 2026 But these ventures are tiny compared to the ranchlands, timberlands, and cropfields many one-percenters are nabbing. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2026 Structures and private timberlands remained at risk as the Talbot Fire burned near the Granite Chief Wilderness, and evacuation warnings remained in place for portions of the Tahoe National Forest along French Meadows Road. — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2026

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Of all the activities offered, from archery to rafting and chocolate tasting, the most popular by far is horseback riding from the hotel’s historic stables through the trails and forests surrounding.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Yam says scientists are bracing for a potential die off of California’s iconic kelp forests.

— Justine Calma, The Verge, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of forests

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Local woods, leathers, natural fibres, and precious metals bring a softness that is blended with the contemporary accents Anantara is known for.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
The song is about a true story of three Dutch teenage girls in World War II, during the occupation, who seduced Nazi officers and murdered them in the woods.

— Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2026

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But wildfires have burned several of these areas in recent years, including dense woodlands near Covington Flats and Black Rock Campground.

— Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Typically spotted in gardens, parks and woodlands, Turdus merula is a familiar sight across Europe, with a song that’s rich, mellow and flutelike.

— Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026

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