Old Growth (Noun)
Meaning
Forest or woodland having a mature or overly mature ecosystem more or less uninfluenced by human activity.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The park ranger led us through the old-growth forest, pointing out the massive ancient trees that had been standing for centuries.
- Old-growth forests are characterized by a diverse array of plant and animal species that have evolved over thousands of years.
- The logging company was criticized for clear-cutting a large section of old-growth forest, which had been home to a variety of endangered species.
- Scientists have been studying the old-growth forest for years, trying to understand the complex relationships between the trees, plants, and animals that live there.
- The old-growth forest was a place of breathtaking beauty, with towering trees, sparkling streams, and a carpet of ferns and wildflowers covering the forest floor.