woodland

/ˈwʊd.lənd/noun

An area of land where trees and other woody plants grow.

Example sentence

“A narrow path wound through the woodland behind the farm.”

Suggests lighter, more open tree cover than 'forest', which implies something larger and denser. Often plural: 'ancient woodlands'.

Related words

groveA small group of trees, or a little wooded area.rainforestA dense forest that grows where heavy rain falls all year round.orchardA piece of land where fruit or nut trees are grown.grasslandA large open area of land covered mostly by grass.thicketA small but dense patch of bushes, shrubs, or young trees growing close together.savannaA hot grassland ecosystem with scattered trees whose tops do not form a closed canopy.