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Preferred Term:

forests

Definition:
Generally, an ecosystem characterized by a more or less dense and extensive tree cover. More particularly, a plant community predominantly of trees and other woody vegetation, growing more or less closely together.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Core
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/18644
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