Old-growth forest

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-007145",
  "term": "Old-growth forest",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A forest that has attained great age without substantial disturbance, allowing it to exhibit unique ecological features. These forests are characterized by large, old trees, multi-layered canopies, and an accumulation of dead wood. They provide habitat for specialized wildlife and contribute to biodiversity, with some examples exceeding several centuries in age.",
  "synonyms": [
    "primary forest"
  ],
  "subject": "Forestry and timber",
  "see_also": [
    "second-growth forest"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Altbestand",
    "es": "bosque primario",
    "fr": "forêt ancienne"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/old-growth-forest/"
}