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woodland

[wood-land, -luhnd, wood-luhnd] / ˈwʊdˌlænd, -lənd, ˈwʊd lənd /
NOUN
land covered with woods or trees
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NOUN
forest
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Their findings show that temperate woodland species, including oak, elm, and hazel, were present much earlier than suggested by pollen records from Britain.

From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2026

While some adaptable species have increased, those reliant on specific habitats such as woodland or chalk grassland are struggling.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

But butterflies whose lifecycles are tied to specific habitats, such as woodland clearings or chalk grasslands, are struggling.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Their numbers fell by 51% between 1972 and 1992, following loss of woodland and heathland to agriculture and development.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

All we face is a lot of peaceful mice and some local woodland creatures.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques