old-growth
adjective
: of, relating to, or being a forest characterized by the presence of large old trees, numerous snags and woody debris, and a multilayered canopy and that is usually in a late stage of ecological succession
old growth
noun
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Even today, old-growth forests in Sweden are regularly cut down and replaced with commercial plantations.
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Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Dive into this array of landscapes on the 7.4-mile round-trip Cascade Pass Trail, which winds through old-growth forest with views of the Cache Col glacier and the Stehekin River Valley along the way.
—Maggie Fuller, AFAR Media, 23 Apr. 2025
The en-suite bath is a standout, with old-growth walnut cabinetry, a soaking tub, and a walk-in steam shower.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 21 Apr. 2025
Ecological science cannot resolve the debates about how to prioritize and preserve old-growth forest.
—Reed Frederick Noss, The Conversation, 16 Apr. 2025
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Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Dive into this array of landscapes on the 7.4-mile round-trip Cascade Pass Trail, which winds through old-growth forest with views of the Cache Col glacier and the Stehekin River Valley along the way.
—Maggie Fuller, AFAR Media, 23 Apr. 2025
The en-suite bath is a standout, with old-growth walnut cabinetry, a soaking tub, and a walk-in steam shower.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 21 Apr. 2025
Ecological science cannot resolve the debates about how to prioritize and preserve old-growth forest.
—Reed Frederick Noss, The Conversation, 16 Apr. 2025
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“Old-growth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/old-growth. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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