Several types of forests exist. Among them can be noted the taiga, rain forest, tropical dry forest[?], and temperate hardwood forest[?].
In ecological terms, a forest may be differentiated from a woodland. In this case, a forest is considered to have a closed canopy, where the branches and foliage of trees interlock, whereas a woodland is considered to have an open canopy, where sunlight penetrates between trees.
The science of studying and managing forests is called forestry.
See: List of forests, Forests in the United Kingdom
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