Woodland

/ˈwʊd.lənd/

Meaning & Definition

noun

Land covered with woods or trees.

The woodland behind my house is home to many species of birds.

A region characterized by the presence of woods.

We went hiking in the expansive woodland of the national park.

A habitat or ecosystem where trees are the dominant vegetation.

The woodland provides a critical habitat for numerous wildlife.

Middle English 'wulde-land', from 'wud' (wood) + 'land' (land).

woodland creature

An animal that inhabits wooded areas.

woodland trail

A walking path through a forested area.

forestry

The science and practice of managing forests.

tree

A perennial plant with an elongated stem.

biodiversity

The variety of plant and animal life in a particular habitat.

A serene place away from urban life.

Let's go escape to the woodland for the weekend.

An area used for adventurous activities like hiking.

The kids are having a blast in the woodland on their camping trip.