wood lot

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noun

a tract, especially on a farm, set aside for trees.

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Origin of wood lot

An Americanism dating back to 1635–45

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How to use wood lot in a sentence

One desiring that might better pitch his tent in the back woodlot of a farm than in any such popular resort.
In New England Fields and Woods|Rowland E. Robinson
Edgar's woodlot was set on fire by sparks from the locomotive and John forced payment, and liberal payment, for the damage.
Thankful's Inheritance|Joseph C. Lincoln
We are very proud in Ontario of the work that has been done on general reforestation and woodlot management.
Northern Nut Growers Association Report of the Proceedings at the Thirty-Eighth Annual Meeting|Northern Nut Growers Association
Walnut has been observed coming up in a woodlot, and the only possible source is a shade tree half a mile away.
Northern Nut Growers Association Report of the Proceedings at the Thirty-Eighth Annual Meeting|Northern Nut Growers Association

There is little attempt being made by woodlot owners to propagate this tree.
Trees of Indiana|Charles Clemon Deam

British Dictionary definitions for wood lot

woodlot

/ (ˈwʊdˌlɒt) /

noun

an area restricted to the growing of treesAlso called (esp Canadian): bush lot

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