second growth

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Noun second growth has 1 sense

second growth - a second growth of trees covering an area where the original stand was destroyed by fire or cutting
--₁ is a kind of forest, wood, woods

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Definition:

Second Growth refers to a forest or woodland that has regrown after a major disturbance, such as timber harvesting or wildfire.

Parts of Speech:

Noun
Adjective

Senses:

Noun

A regrown forest or woodland that replaces an original forested area that has been disrupted or destroyed by human activity or natural causes.
The trees or vegetation that make up a second growth forest or woodland.

Adjective

Referring to something derived or resulting from a previous growth or stage.

Usage Examples:

Noun - Sense 1:

The second growth in the area displayed an impressive diversity of tree species, demonstrating the forest's ability to regenerate after logging.

Noun - Sense 2:

The second growth exhibited a mixture of young saplings and mature trees.

Adjective:

As a result of the second growth, the ecosystem had regained its natural balance.

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