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timberland

noun

ˈtim-bər-ˌland

Definition of timberland

as in forest

a dense growth of trees and shrubs covering a large area the wildfire burned through a large swath of timberland

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Recent Examples of timberland Structures and private timberlands remained at risk as the Talbot Fire burned near the Granite Chief Wilderness, and evacuation warnings remained in place for portions of the Tahoe National Forest along French Meadows Road. — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2026 Blazes loom as a growing danger for the timberland because Europe is the world’s fastest-warming continent. — ABC News, 31 July 2026 Columbus Barber turned his attention to the West, purchasing substantial California timberland for lumber harvesting and manufacturing after becoming intrigued by the state’s vast forests. — Alex Houston, JSTOR Daily, 8 Apr. 2026 Near Seattle, the former corporate campus of timberland giant Weyerhaeuser was sold and its connection to the land was eroded with the construction of a warehouse and plans for more. — Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for timberland

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forest

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At the center of the sprawling property is a 10,500-square-foot residence, accessible via a mile-long drive that winds through forest and across a curved stone bridge.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
Growing issue Sea level rise due to climate change is the biggest contributor to the growth of ghost forests.

— Devika Rao, TheWeek, 15 Oct. 2026

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