Forest Vocabulary in English – Wildlife, Trees and Nature

Learn 149 useful English words about forests, trees, wild animals and plants. Read short English clues, listen to pronunciation, practise with flashcards and test yourself with a quiz.

Forest vocabulary – words and examples

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English clue	English word or phrase and pronunciation
Nouns
a large game bird with a long tail	pheasant We spotted a pheasant near the forest.
a small spotted beetle, often red	ladybird We spotted a ladybird near the forest.
a climbing evergreen plant	ivy We learned about the ivy on our forest walk.
a large rodent that builds dams	beaver We spotted a beaver near the forest.
a striped, burrowing mammal	badger We spotted a badger near the forest.
a tree with pale, peeling bark	birch A birch grows beside the path.
a tree that produces beechnuts	beech A beech grows beside the path.
an evergreen tree with fragrant wood	cedar A cedar grows beside the path.
an unwanted plant growing among other plants	weed We learned about the weed on our forest walk.
small dark-blue edible berries	blueberries You can find blueberries in the forest.
dark berries from the elder tree	elderberry We learned about the elderberry on our forest walk.
a tree that produces acorns	oak A oak grows beside the path.
a person who cuts down trees for timber	lumberjack We learned about the lumberjack on our forest walk.
trees that bear cones, usually with needles	coniferous trees You can find coniferous trees in the forest.
trees that shed their leaves seasonally	deciduous trees You can find deciduous trees in the forest.
a tall plant with a woody trunk	tree We learned about the tree on our forest walk.
a bird that taps on tree trunks	woodpecker We spotted a woodpecker near the forest.
a wild pig with tusks	wild boar We spotted a wild boar near the forest.
a small wild member of the cat family	wildcat We spotted a wildcat near the forest.
flowers growing naturally without cultivation	wild flowers You can find wild flowers in the forest.
a dense tropical forest	jungle We learned about the jungle on our forest walk.
a large woody part growing from a tree	branch We learned about the branch on our forest walk.
a small thin branch	twig We learned about the twig on our forest walk.
a kind of animal or plant protected by law	protected species You can find protected species in the forest.
a large pigeon found in woods	wood pigeon We spotted a wood pigeon near the forest.
edible fungi often found on the forest floor	mushrooms You can find mushrooms in the forest.
a sharp leaf on a conifer	needle We learned about the needle on our forest walk.
a tree with clusters of red berries	rowan A rowan grows beside the path.
a bird with long pointed wings and a forked tail	swallow We spotted a swallow near the forest.
a small reptile with four legs and a tail	lizard We spotted a lizard near the forest.
an adult male deer	stag We spotted a stag near the forest.
a tree with winged seeds and compound leaves	ash A ash grows beside the path.
dark edible berries growing on thorny bushes	blackberries You can find blackberries in the forest.
an evergreen tree with upright cones	fir A fir grows beside the path.
a tree with distinctive lobed leaves and winged seeds	maple A maple grows beside the path.
a small flying insect that bites	mosquito We spotted a mosquito near the forest.
an insect with powerful hind legs for jumping	grasshopper We spotted a grasshopper near the forest.
a dark bird with a yellow beak	blackbird We spotted a blackbird near the forest.
a small long-eared mammal	rabbit We spotted a rabbit near the forest.
a violent activity involving the hunting of animals	blood sport We learned about the blood sport on our forest walk.
a low woody plant with several stems	bush; shrub We learned about the bush on our forest walk.
a bird famous for laying eggs in other birds’ nests	cuckoo We spotted a cuckoo near the forest.
a large area covered with trees	forest; wood We learned about the forest on our forest walk.
woodland containing both broadleaf and conifer trees	mixed forest We learned about the mixed forest on our forest walk.
woodland dominated by pine trees	pine forest We learned about the pine forest on our forest walk.
a small slender carnivorous mammal	weasel We spotted a weasel near the forest.
a person responsible for managing or protecting woodland	forest ranger We learned about the forest ranger on our forest walk.
a shrub that produces hazelnuts	hazel A hazel grows beside the path.
a wild animal with reddish fur and a bushy tail	fox We spotted a fox near the forest.
the flat green part of a plant, singular and plural	leaf/leaves You can find leaf/leaves in the forest.
a small green plant that forms soft carpets	moss We learned about the moss on our forest walk.
an insect with colourful wings	butterfly We spotted a butterfly near the forest.
a tiny insect living in colonies	ant We spotted a ant near the forest.
a common flying insect with two wings	fly We spotted a fly near the forest.
a poisonous-looking mushroom with a cap	toadstool We learned about the toadstool on our forest walk.
a small rodent with a long tail	mouse We spotted a mouse near the forest.
a large mammal with thick fur	bear We spotted a bear near the forest.
land covered with trees and shrubs	woodland We learned about the woodland on our forest walk.
measures to prevent or control fires	fire protection We learned about the fire protection on our forest walk.
a large bird of prey	eagle We spotted a eagle near the forest.
a flying insect that can sting repeatedly	wasp We spotted a wasp near the forest.
a small animal with six legs	insect We spotted a insect near the forest.
an eight-legged animal that spins silk	spider We spotted a spider near the forest.
the silk structure made by a spider	spider web We learned about the spider web on our forest walk.
a small growth that may develop into a leaf or flower	bud We learned about the bud on our forest walk.
a plant with large divided fronds	fern We learned about the fern on our forest walk.
a protected area of natural or scenic importance	National Park We learned about the National Park on our forest walk.
the main woody stem of a tree	trunk We learned about the trunk on our forest walk.
an open space among trees	clearing We learned about the clearing on our forest walk.
the activity of pursuing wild animals	hunting We learned about the hunting on our forest walk.
the traditional pursuit of foxes with hounds	fox hunting We learned about the fox hunting on our forest walk.
a slow-growing organism found on bark and rocks	lichen We learned about the lichen on our forest walk.
plants growing beneath trees	undergrowth We learned about the undergrowth on our forest walk.
food used to attract an animal or fish	bait We learned about the bait on our forest walk.
a feathered animal with wings and a beak	bird We learned about the bird on our forest walk.
a device used to catch an animal	trap We learned about the trap on our forest walk.
a squat amphibian with dry, bumpy skin	toad We spotted a toad near the forest.
a plant protected by conservation laws	protected plant We learned about the protected plant on our forest walk.
plants that stay green throughout the year	evergreen plants You can find evergreen plants in the forest.
a small European deer	roe deer We spotted a roe deer near the forest.
a group of dogs used for hunting	pack of hounds You can find pack of hounds in the forest.
a bird known for its rich evening song	nightingale We spotted a nightingale near the forest.
an evergreen tree with long needles	pine A pine grows beside the path.
a nocturnal bird with a flat face	owl We spotted a owl near the forest.
the act of firing a gun	shooting We learned about the shooting on our forest walk.
an evergreen conifer with short needles	spruce A spruce grows beside the path.
an insect known for its chirping	cricket We spotted a cricket near the forest.
the woody seed-bearing structure of a pine	pine cone We learned about the pine cone on our forest walk.
a tall tree often planted in rows	poplar A poplar grows beside the path.
green plants that cover fields and lawns	grass We learned about the grass on our forest walk.
a long limbless reptile	snake We spotted a snake near the forest.
a fast-flying insect with long transparent wings	dragonfly We spotted a dragonfly near the forest.
the activity of catching fish	fishing We learned about the fishing on our forest walk.
a person who fishes with a rod and line	angler; fisherman We learned about the angler on our forest walk.
a tree with long flexible branches	willow A willow grows beside the path.
a small rodent with a bushy tail	squirrel We spotted a squirrel near the forest.
a wild canine that lives in packs	wolf We spotted a wolf near the forest.
a low shrub with purple flowers	heather We learned about the heather on our forest walk.
a playful water-loving mammal	otter We spotted a otter near the forest.
an amphibian with long hind legs for jumping	frog We spotted a frog near the forest.
a small group of trees	copse; coppice We learned about the copse on our forest walk.
a long-eared wild animal similar to a rabbit	hare We spotted a hare near the forest.
a dense growth of shrubs and small trees	thicket We learned about the thicket on our forest walk.
a plant used for flavouring or medicine	herb We learned about the herb on our forest walk.
the nut of an oak tree	acorn We learned about the acorn on our forest walk.
an insect with hard protective wing cases	beetle We spotted a beetle near the forest.
a tall long-legged bird with a long neck	crane We spotted a crane near the forest.
small tart red berries found in bogs	cranberries You can find cranberries in the forest.
wild animals hunted for food or sport	wild game We learned about the wild game on our forest walk.
Adjectives
describing a forest that has not been disturbed	untouched (forest) The guide described the forest as untouched.
living naturally rather than domesticated	wild The guide described the forest as wild.
having trees growing close together	dense (forest) The guide described the forest as dense.
relating to woodland	forest; wood The guide described the forest as forest.
describing woodland with many dead trees	dead (forest) The guide described the forest as dead.
having little light beneath the trees	dark (woods) The guide described the forest as dark.
connected with the pursuit of wild animals	hunting The guide described the forest as hunting.
covering a very large area	vast (wood) The guide described the forest as vast.
damaged or destroyed by fire	burnt (forest) The guide described the forest as burnt.
making musical sounds, as a bird does	singing (bird) The guide described the forest as singing.
covered in living green vegetation	green (forest) The guide described the forest as green.
Verbs
to keep someone or something safe from harm	to protect We want to protect during our trip.
to block sunlight and create a cooler area	to provide shade We want to provide shade during our trip.
to produce edible fruit	to bear fruit We want to bear fruit during our trip.
to provide extra food for wild animals	to feed wild animals We want to feed wild animals during our trip.
to produce flowers	to bloom We want to bloom during our trip.
to try to catch fish	to fish We want to fish during our trip.
to watch animals and plants in their habitat	to observe wildlife We want to observe wildlife during our trip.
to drop from a tree, as leaves do	to fall We want to fall during our trip.
to cut timber with a saw	to saw wood We want to saw wood during our trip.
to appreciate the beauty of the natural world	to admire nature We want to admire nature during our trip.
to eat outdoors during a visit to woodland	go for a picnic in the woods We plan to go for a picnic in the woods this weekend.
to pursue wild animals	to hunt We want to hunt during our trip.
to change colour from green to yellow	to turn yellow We want to turn yellow during our trip.
to monitor woodland for signs of fire	to watch for forest fires We want to watch for forest fires during our trip.
to make someone feel afraid	to frighten We want to frighten during our trip.
to split timber with an axe	to chop wood We want to chop wood during our trip.
to increase in size over time	to grow We want to grow during our trip.
to put young trees into the ground	to plant trees We want to plant trees during our trip.
to take a walk among trees	to walk through the forest We want to walk through the forest during our trip.
to fire a gun	to shoot We want to shoot during our trip.
to fell a tree	to cut down a tree We want to cut down a tree during our trip.
to make a cracking sound when stepped on	to crunch underfoot We want to crunch underfoot during our trip.
to produce new leaves	to come into leaf We want to come into leaf during our trip.
to leave rubbish in woodland	to litter the forest We want to litter the forest during our trip.
to become green again	to turn green We want to turn green during our trip.
to gather fallen branches for fuel	to collect firewood We want to collect firewood during our trip.
to collect edible fungi	to pick mushrooms We want to pick mushrooms during our trip.
to gather berries growing in the wild	to pick wild berries We want to pick wild berries during our trip.
to capture a fish	to catch a fish We want to catch a fish during our trip.

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How to learn forest vocabulary in English

Begin with familiar animals and trees, such as fox, oak and pine. Then learn words for forest habitats and activities, such as to plant trees and to pick mushrooms. Say each word aloud and use it in a sentence.