Alternate Definitions for forest

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Term: forest
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A forest is an area with a high density of trees. There are many definitions of a forest, based on various criteria. These plant communities cover large areas of the globe and function as habitats for organisms, hydrologic flow modulators, and soil conservers, constituting one of the most important aspects of the Earth's biosphere.

Created 2023.04.16
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