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Woodlot - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A woodlot is a small area of trees, often privately owned, managed for timber, firewood, or conservation. It provides resources while supporting local wildlife and ecosystems.

woodlot

/ˈwʊdˌlɑt/ /ˈwʊdˌlɒt/

Definition:

A small area of land planted with trees, often managed for timber or fuel.

Synonyms:

woodland, forest, grove, copse

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

desert, clearing

Common Collocations:

manage a woodlot, plant a woodlot, harvest from a woodlot

Derivatives:

woodlots (plural), woodlotting (gerund)

Usage Tips:

Use "woodlot" to describe a small, managed forest area, not large natural forests.

Common Phrases:

woodlot management, family woodlot, sustainable woodlot

Etymology:

Derived from "wood" + "lot," referring to a parcel of land with trees.

Examples:

  • 1. The farmer planted a new woodlot behind his barn.
  • 2. We gathered firewood from the family woodlot every winter.
  • 3. The woodlot provides habitat for many birds and animals.
  • 4. Sustainable practices ensure the woodlot remains productive for years.

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