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NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Forests (460 words) |
 | In ecological terms, a forest may be differentiated from a woodland: a forest is considered to have a more or less closed canopy, where the branches and foliage of trees meet or interlock; a woodland is considered to have an open canopy, where some sunlight penetrates between the trees (see also: savanna). |
| Forests are differentiated from woodlands by the extent of canopy coverage: in a forest the branches and foliage of separate trees often meet or interlock, although there can be gaps of varying sizes within an area referred to as forest. |
| , temperate deciduous forest) and evergreen coniferous forests (e.g. |
| Sweden : In Depth | Frommers.com (869 words) |
| Known for its warm summers and bitterly cold winters, Sweden is a land of lakes and forests, mountains and meadows. |
| Filled with forests and vast lakes, this is the landscape described in the country's greatest literature. |
| Sweden is a country where you can enjoy history and urban pleasures, but the nation's heart and soul can be found in its vast landscapes. |
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