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...
- oceans. In 2007, kelp forests were also discovered in tropical waters near Ecuador. "I can only compare these great aquatic forests ... with the terrestrial...
- forest or snow forest, is a biome characterized by coniferous forests consisting mostly of pines, spruces, and larches. The taiga, or boreal forest,...
- Random forests or random decision forests is an ensemble learning method for classification, regression and other tasks that works by creating a multitude...
- Cloud forests often exhibit an abundance of mosses covering the ground and vegetation, in which case they are also referred to as mossy forests. Mossy...
- as cloud forests. Flooded forests, including freshwater swamp forests and peat swamp forests. Manigua a low, often impenetrable dense forest of tangled...
- Nottingham Forest Football Club is a professional ****ociation football club based in West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, England. The club competes in the...
- 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...
- with areas of shrubland, montane forest, and valley forest. Anatolian conifer and deciduous mixed forests: These forests occupy the western, Mediterranean-climate...
- Agriculture Organization of the United Nations defines primary forests as naturally regenerated forests of native tree species where there are no clearly visible...