virgin forest; primeval forest; old-growth forest
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virgin forest; primeval forest; old-growth forest that has never been logged or cultivated by humans
Also referred to as 原生林 (yuánshēnglín). This term specifically emphasizes the natural, untouched state of the forest ecosystem without human interference. Commonly used in ecology, forestry, and environmental protection contexts.
Zhè这
piàn片
yuán原
shǐ始
lín森
shì林
zhēn是
xī珍
yě稀
shēng野
dòng生
wù动
de物
jiā的
yuán家
园
。
This virgin forest is home to rare wildlife.
Kē科
xué学
jiā家
men们
zhèng正
zài在
yán研
jiū究
yuán原
shǐ始
lín森
de林
shēng的
tài生
xì态
tǒng系
统
。
Scientists are studying the ecosystem of the old-growth forest.
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Bǎo保
hù护
yuán原
shǐ始
lín森
bǐ林
zhòng比
zhí种
rén植
gōng人
lín工
duì林
huán对
jìng环
de境
yì的
yì意
gèng义
dà更
大
。
Protecting primeval forests is more environmentally significant than planting artificial forests.