woodland

Everyday

Woodland is land covered with trees, an area of woods; it is usually smaller and more open than a forest. tree →

In the lessons

In science and geography lessons, woodland is a habitat for animals like deer, badgers, foxes, owls and squirrels; woodland plants grow in the shade. In stories, characters walk through woodland. In safety, stay on paths and with an adult. Phrases: woodland walk, woodland animals, ancient woodland, woodland floor.

Examples

• We went for a walk in the woodland near our house. tree →
• Many animals live in woodland. tree →
• Bluebells cover the woodland floor in spring. tree →
• The woodland was quiet except for birdsong. tree →
• Owls hunt at night in the woodlands. tree →
• Our class planted trees to make a new woodland. tree →

Note

Often uncountable: «an area of woodland», but «woodlands» is used for several areas. Woodland vs forest: a forest is usually bigger and thicker. One word: wood + land.