Ghost forest

Noun

Definitions

1.NounA stand of dead or dying trees in a relatively intact state typically occurring in coastal areas where rising sea levels, saltwater intrusion, and other factors lead to gradual tree death.

Synonyms

maritime forest freshwater swamp forest kelp forest tropical forest salt marsh tidal marsh ghost net coastal flooding southeastern mixed forests former island marianas tropical dry forests coal forest

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