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national forests

[ˈnæʃənəl ˈfɔːrɪsts]
nounpl: national forests
florestas nacionais
1. Publicly owned forest areas managed by the government, typically preserved for conservation, recreation, and sustainable resource management
The national forests of the United States provide habitats for wildlife and opportunities for outdoor recreation.
As florestas nacionais dos Estados Unidos fornecem habitats para a vida selvagem e oportunidades para recreação ao ar livre.
2. Protected forest lands designated by federal or national legislation for environmental preservation
Visitors can hike and camp in the national forests during weekends.
Os visitantes podem fazer trilhas e acampar nas florestas nacionais nos fins de semana.
Synonyms
public forestsgovernment forestsprotected forestsstate forests
Antonyms
private forestscommercial forestsdeforested lands

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
florestas nacionais
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Portugal
florestas nacionais
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; may also use 'matas nacionais' in older texts

Related Idioms & Phrases

preserve the national forests
manage national forests sustainably
protect national forests from deforestation
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