old growth
Americannoun
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forest growth consisting of mature or overmature trees.
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virgin timber.
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of old growth
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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"It's a recognition by Beijing that the old growth model no longer works," said Dexter Roberts of the Atlantic Council's Global China Hub.
From BBC ● Mar. 10, 2026
And the old growth forest that is enmeshed in the town’s identity is under threat.
From Salon ● Aug. 19, 2024
"We are very interested in understanding how Indigenous knowledge can be used in combination with western science to improve our management of all forest conditions including old growth," said Forest Service Deputy Chief Chris French.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 10, 2024
In the 1990s, however, ecological concerns prompted a pullback from logging on federal lands in the Pacific Northwest, where old growth had dwindled and habitat loss threatened many species.
From New York Times ● Apr. 4, 2024
Then she points and says, “Do you see that? That old growth stump?”
From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day
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