vegetation

Example Sentences

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On Wednesday, he told The Times he would be introducing another motion stemming from the fire, this time requesting an analysis of what percent of vegetation and rubbish fires occur in Caltrans’ right of way.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Because so many people have veered off established trails, the park in recent years has experienced increased erosion and damage to sensitive vegetation and sacred tribal land, according to the State Parks department.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

He believes most of the fires are started maliciously to burn vegetation and that people in the wider community have to be vigilant and also be prepared to "call it out, that it's not acceptable".

From BBC • May 2, 2026

These include underpasses beneath roads and “green bridges,” covered with vegetation, that are more like a hedge.

From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026

If a caterpillar died before pupating, there was no guarantee they would be able to find that particular species again—or its host plant—in the riot of vegetation.

From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman