Forests refer to extensive areas covered with trees, shrubs, and other vegetation forming dense greenery. They play a crucial role in maintaining biodiversity, regulating climate, providing timber resources, and offering recreational opportunities.
Related terms
Deforestation: The process of clearing forests for human purposes such as agriculture or urbanization.
Silviculture: Silviculture involves managing forests sustainably by planting new trees, harvesting mature ones responsibly, and maintaining overall forest health.
Canopy: The upper layer of a forest formed by the crowns of tall trees, which provides shade and shelters various organisms.