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dry forest

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dry forest [¦drī ′fär·əst]
(forestry)
A type of forest characterized by relatively sparse distributions of pine, juniper, oak, olive, acacia, mesquite, and other drought-resistant species growing in scrub woodland, savanna, or chaparral settings, occurs in the southwestern United States, Mediterranean region, sub-Saharan Africa, and semiarid regions of Mexico, India, and Central and South America.


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A dry forest is more likely to catch fire than a healthy one.
``Santa Ana winds dry forest fuels quickly, (and) temperatures turn warm at the drop of a hat, especially in November and December.
Guanica Biosphere Reserve, a dry forest where cacti and rugged hills contrast against the ocean shore, offers miles of trails perfect for mountain bikers and hikers.
 
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