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woodland

[wood-land, -luhnd, wood-luhnd] / ˈwʊdˌlænd, -lənd, ˈwʊd lənd /
NOUN
land covered with woods or trees
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NOUN
forest
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The samples contained pollen and plant waxes associated with humid West African rainforests, while very low levels of grass pollen suggested the site was surrounded by dense woodland rather than a thin strip of forest.

From Science Daily • May 20, 2026

They are associated with ancient woodland and often used in combination with other species as a clue that a wood is ancient.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

In 1985, Sir David visited Brownsea Island in Dorset, where he lent his support to a campaign to save woodland.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Researchers from Nanjing Agricultural University and the University of Connecticut, publishing in Horticulture Research, explored this possibility using woodland strawberries.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

Outside upon the grass the woodland captives heard Cluny’s crazed laughter ringing from the Abbey.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques




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