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planted forests

[ˈplæntɪd ˈfɔːrɪsts]
nounpl: planted forests
florestas plantadas
1. Forests that have been deliberately established by humans through planting trees, as opposed to natural forests that grow without human intervention
The region has invested heavily in planted forests to combat deforestation and climate change.
A região investiu bastante em florestas plantadas para combater o desmatamento e as mudanças climáticas.
2. Commercial timber or pulpwood forests created for economic purposes
Many planted forests consist of fast-growing species like eucalyptus or pine.
Muitas florestas plantadas consistem em espécies de rápido crescimento, como eucalipto ou pinheiro.
Synonyms
afforestation areasreforestation sitesmanaged forestsartificial foreststimber plantations
Antonyms
natural forestsnative forestsold-growth forestsvirgin forests

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
florestas plantadas
Standard term used in forestry and environmental contexts
São Paulo
florestas plantadas
Common in regions with extensive eucalyptus and pine plantations
Portugal
florestas plantadas
Commonly used in forestry management and EU environmental policies

Related Idioms & Phrases

green investment
reforestation initiative
afforestation program
sustainable forestry
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