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forestland
[ˈfɔːrɪstlænd]
noun
pl: forestlands
terra florestada
1.
Land covered with forest; an area of land that is predominantly covered by trees and forest vegetation
The government is working to protect forestland from deforestation.
O governo está trabalhando para proteger a terra florestada do desmatamento.
2.
Territory or region suitable for or supporting forest growth
Thousands of hectares of forestland were lost in the wildfire.
Milhares de hectares de terra florestada foram perdidos no incêndio florestal.
Synonyms
forest
woodland
timberland
wooded area
forest area
Antonyms
deforested land
barren land
grassland
desert
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
terra florestada
standard term used in environmental and agricultural contexts
Brazil
área florestada
commonly used in official documentation and environmental policies
Portugal
terreno florestado
formal term used in forestry and land management
Portugal
zona florestal
alternative term emphasizing the forest zone or region
Related Idioms & Phrases
save the forestland
pristine forestland
ancient forestland
manage forestland sustainably
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