forestland

noun

for·​est·​land ˈfȯr-əst-ˌland How to pronounce forestland (audio)
ˈfär-
: land covered with forest or reserved for the growth of forests

Examples of forestland in a Sentence

the region's vanishing forestland
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Our top priority is always to protect lives, property and forestland across the state. Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025 Over the past four centuries, the United States has undergone a dramatic transformation, with vast stretches of forestland giving way to agriculture, urban development, and industry. Martha McHardy, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025 Opponents argue the project will lead to the militarization of the police and are concerned about the loss of forestland. Alexandria Sands, Axios, 19 Feb. 2025 The Arkansas Department of Agriculture oversees protection of more than 15 million acres of forestland in the state. Amir Mahmoud, arkansasonline.com, 17 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for forestland

Word History

First Known Use

1649, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of forestland was in 1649

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“Forestland.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forestland. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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