upland
adj.describing land that is high up, such as hills or mountains. It is often used to talk about farming or nature in these high areas.
adj.relating to or situated in an area of high or hilly land. Typically used attributively to modify nouns related to geography, ecology, or agriculture.
“The sheep graze on the upland pastures during the summer.”
“Conservationists are working to protect upland habitats from the effects of overgrazing and soil erosion.”
“The region is characterized by rugged upland terrain that transitions into fertile valleys, creating a diverse ecosystem that supports a wide variety of rare alpine flora.”
Typically placed before the noun it modifies; often used in contrast with 'lowland'.
“Upland areas could typically see 30-40mm by the end of next week, with eastern Britain receiving about half of that.”