Heathland: meaning, definitions and examples

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heathland

[ ˈhiːθlənd ]

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wildlife habitat

Heathland refers to a type of habitat characterized by open, low-growing vegetation, often dominated by heather, gorse, and other shrubs. Heathlands are typically found on acidic soils and provide important habitats for a variety of wildlife species.

Synonyms

bushland, moorland, scrubland

Examples of usage

Heathland is home to many rare bird species.
The heathland is an important breeding ground for reptiles.

Translations

Translations of the word "heathland" in other languages:

🇵🇹 charneca

🇮🇳 हीथलैंड

🇩🇪 Heideland

🇮🇩 dataran tinggi

🇺🇦 пустощі

🇵🇱 wrzosowisko

🇯🇵 ヒースランド

🇫🇷 lande

🇪🇸 páramo

🇹🇷 bozkır

🇰🇷 황야

🇸🇦 أرض الخلنج

🇨🇿 vřesoviště

🇸🇰 vresovisko

🇨🇳 荒原

🇸🇮 resavje

🇮🇸 heiði

🇰🇿 шетенді жер

🇬🇪 მინდვრიანი

🇦🇿 qurudulmuş ərazi

🇲🇽 páramo

Word origin

The word 'heathland' originates from the Old English word 'hǣð', meaning heath or wasteland. Heathlands have been an important part of the landscape in various regions for centuries, providing valuable habitats for plants and wildlife.