English for Nature Lovers
On that note, we’ll start off with park, which is a wide area of land, usually with grass and trees, where people and families can sit, relax, or take a walk. Parks are primarily for recreation and leisure. Think of a park as a place to have a picnic, or simply stretch your legs.
In addition, you might hear the term public garden (also known as a botanical garden). Public gardens are often more focused on showcasing specific types of plants, flowers, and trees to be both educational and visually appealing. They're beautiful, maintained spaces that are open to everyone and are perfect for quiet walks and appreciating different species of plants. Occasionally, they serve as a venue for special community events or exhibitions.
You’ll also come across community gardens in towns and cities. These are green spaces where local residents come together to grow their own vegetables, fruits, and flowers. The land is shared and maintained by the community members, and these gardens are wonderful places for people to connect, learn about gardening, and share a love for nature.
(Not to be confused with allotments. Allotments are very different. They are specific plots of land that individuals rent from the local council or a private landlord, typically for a yearly fee. The main purpose of an allotment is for a person to grow their own food, and they are responsible for their own plot. While there might be a sense of community among allotment holders, the space itself is not a shared project in the same way a community garden is.)
Then we have the woodland, an area thickly covered in trees. This is a chance to see some incredible wildlife such as squirrels, or even foxes and hedgehogs. You can also spot a wide variety of birds, from tiny wrens to large owls. It’s simply one of the easiest ways to feel connected to the natural world.
Next up is the forest, a very large and dense area of land covered with trees. While the words forest and woodland can sometimes be used interchangeably, a forest is generally much bigger and has the top branches and leaves of the trees so thick that it blocks out most of the sunlight from the forest floor. I recall once walking through a forest in Germany and coming across a beautiful deer. It was quite close to me, but as they are naturally shy, it quickly disappeared back into the trees.
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