Definition of timberlandnext
as in forest
a dense growth of trees and shrubs covering a large area the wildfire burned through a large swath of timberland

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Recent Examples of timberland Columbus Barber turned his attention to the West, purchasing substantial California timberland for lumber harvesting and manufacturing after becoming intrigued by the state’s vast forests. Alex Houston, JSTOR Daily, 8 Apr. 2026 Near Seattle, the former corporate campus of timberland giant Weyerhaeuser was sold and its connection to the land was eroded with the construction of a warehouse and plans for more. Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026 In January, timberland, diversified, specialty and data centers were the top performers, according to industry group Nareit. Michelle Fox, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2026 Others have sprawled into surrounding timberlands, with the accompanying the risk of fire. Saul Elbein, The Hill, 3 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for timberland
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forest
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  • Bordering the Indian Ocean, the game reserve’s unique coastal location brings seven lush ecosystems into the picture, including a portion of the world’s last remaining sand forest.
    Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Aug. 2026

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“Timberland.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timberland. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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