0 a large area of land covered with trees and plants, usually larger than a wood, or the trees and plants themselves:
They were campaigning against the destruction of the rain forest.
A fierce fire is still raging through the forest, burning everything in its path.
Her legs were covered in scratches and bruises after her walk through the forest.
Tropical rain forests used to cover 10% of the earth's surface.
Mountain forests were extensively burned and more than 500 houses were lost.
Liming would reduce the acidity of lakes, and forests could be helped in the short term by adding fertilizer.
The contrasts between temperate and tropical forests are striking.
