Definition of Forests. Meaning of Forests. Synonyms of Forests

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Definition of Forests

Forest
Forest For"est, a. Of or pertaining to a forest; sylvan. Forest fly. (Zo["o]l.) (a) One of numerous species of blood-sucking flies, of the family Tabanid[ae], which attack both men and beasts. See Horse fly. (b) A fly of the genus Hippobosca, esp. H. equina. See Horse tick. Forest glade, a grassy space in a forest. --Thomson. Forest laws, laws for the protection of game, preservation of timber, etc., in forests. Forest tree, a tree of the forest, especially a timber tree, as distinguished from a fruit tree.
Forest
Forest For"est, v. t. To cover with trees or wood.
Forest
Forest For"est, n. [OF. forest, F. for[^e]t, LL. forestis, also, forestus, forestum, foresta, prop., open ground reserved for the chase, fr. L. foris, foras, out of doors, abroad. See Foreign.] 1. An extensive wood; a large tract of land covered with trees; in the United States, a wood of native growth, or a tract of woodland which has never been cultivated. 2. (Eng. Law) A large extent or precinct of country, generally waste and woody, belonging to the sovereign, set apart for the keeping of game for his use, not inclosed, but distinguished by certain limits, and protected by certain laws, courts, and officers of its own. --Burrill.

Meaning of Forests from wikipedia

- The next largest share of forests are found in subarctic climates, followed by temperate, and subtropical zones. Forests account for 75% of the gross...
- can involve conversion of forest land to farms, ranches, or urban use. About 31% of Earth's land surface is covered by forests at present. This is one-third...
- United States Forest Service (USFS) is an agency within the U.S. Department of Agriculture that administers the nation's 154 national forests and 20 national...
- Nottingham Forest Football Club is a professional ****ociation football club based in West Bridgford, Nottingham, England. The team compete in the Premier...
- the forest: Rainforests Melaleuca forests Eucalypt forests Casuarina forests Callitris forests Acacia forests Mangrove forests Plantation forests (softwood...
- reserved forests and protected forests are declared by the respective state governments. At present, reserved forests and protected forests differ in...
- non-exhaustive list of forests found in India. Lists of forests Communal forests of India Protected areas of India Reserved forests and protected forests of India Tropical...
- boreal forest or snow forest, is a biome characterized by coniferous forests consisting mostly of pines, spruces, and larches. The taiga or boreal forest is...
- montane forest from drier steppe or desert region. Montane forests differ from lowland forests in the same area. The climate of montane forests is colder...
- ponds, lakes, playas and reservoirs. Riparian forests are subject to frequent inundation. Riparian forests help control sediment, reduce the damaging effects...