old-growth forest
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Old-growth forest — Old growth redirects here. For the Dead Meadow album, see Old Growth (album). See also: Ancient woodland Old growth European Beech forest in Biogradska Gora National Park, Montenegro … Wikipedia
Old growth forest — Old growth forest, (also termed primary forest, ancient forest, virgin forest, primeval forest, frontier forest or in the UK, Ancient Woodland), is a type of forest that has attained great age and so exhibits unique biological features. Old… … Wikipedia
old-growth forest — OHLD GROHTH», a forest that has reached its final or stable stage of growth; climax forest: »If finalized, the designation [of the spotted owl as an endangered species] will protect 1.5 million acres…of old growth forest (Eugene J. Walter) … Useful english dictionary
old-growth forest — /oʊld groʊθ ˈfɒrəst/ (say ohld grohth foruhst) noun an ecologically and structurally mature community of trees, especially where the effect of past disturbances is negligible. Compare regenerated forest. Old growth forests are made up of trees of …
old growth forest — (Ecology) forest that contains large old trees and has not been disturbed by humans, forest that has grown naturally for centuries (subject to environmental protection) … English contemporary dictionary
Obabika Old-Growth Forest — is an Eastern White Pine and Red Pine dominated old growth forest at the north end of Obabika Lake, just west of the Temagami region of Ontario, Canada. At 2,400 hectares (5,900 acres) in size, is commonly considered to be the largest remaining… … Wikipedia
old-growth — [ōld′grōth′] adj. designating or of a forest characterized by very large, very old trees and great biodiversity * * * See old growth. * * * … Universalium
old-growth — [ōld′grōth′] adj. designating or of a forest characterized by very large, very old trees and great biodiversity … English World dictionary
old growth — old growth, adj. 1. forest growth consisting of mature or overmature trees. 2. virgin timber. [1880 85] * * * … Universalium
old'-growth — adjective (of forest or woodland) ancient • • • Main Entry: ↑old … Useful english dictionary
