# forested

/ˈfɔɹəstəd/ (US) · /fˈɒɹɪstɪd/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/forested
Updated: 2026-05-11

## Definition

covered with many trees. You use this to describe land or mountains that are full of woods.

For teachers: covered with forests or a dense growth of trees. Often used to describe terrain or geographical regions.

## Examples

- The hikers walked through the forested mountains.
- Large parts of the northern territory remain heavily forested and are difficult to access by car.
- The valley is densely forested with ancient pines, providing a natural habitat for several endangered species that thrive in the undisturbed shade of the canopy.

## Usage notes

- Typically used as an attributive adjective before a noun or after a linking verb like 'is' or 'remains'.

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