national forest
noun
forested land owned, maintained, and preserved by the U.S. government.
national forests
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pluralof national forest.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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A recent survey by Susquehanna Polling and Research found that 77 percent of likely voters believe that "conserving national forests and other roadless lands for current and future generations" is paramount.
From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026
Supporters of the so-called roadless rule say it has preserved clean water supply, outdoor recreation spaces and habitats for endangered species in national forests.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
The Roadless Area Conservation Rule is a 2001 bipartisan measure that established lasting protections for wilderness areas within national forests.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
In 2021, Forestry and Land Scotland estimated the cost of the damage caused by deer just to young trees in Scotland's national forests and land at £3m a year.
From BBC ● Dec. 25, 2025
There are 378,000 miles of roads in America’s national forests.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
