Woodland vs. Wetland — What's the Difference?

A woodland ( (listen)) is, in the broad sense, land covered with trees, or in a narrow sense, synonymous with wood (or in the U.S., the plurale tantum woods), a low-density forest forming open habitats with plenty of sunlight and limited shade (see differences between British, American, and Australian English explained below). Woodlands may support an understory of shrubs and herbaceous plants including grasses.

A wetland is a distinct ecosystem that is flooded by water, either permanently or seasonally, where oxygen-free processes prevail. The primary factor that distinguishes wetlands from other land forms or water bodies is the characteristic vegetation of aquatic plants, adapted to the unique hydric soil.

Of or relating to a Native American culture prevalent throughout much of eastern North America beginning around 1000 BC and lasting especially in northeastern regions until contact with Europeans, characterized by increasing reliance on settled agriculture, by the development of Neolithic crafts and tools, and in certain areas by the building of ceremonial mounds.

A lowland area, such as a marsh or swamp, that is saturated with moisture

Of, relating to, or constituting woodland.

Land that is covered mostly with water, with occasional marshy and soggy areas.

Living, growing, or present in woodland

A low area where the land is saturated with water

Land covered with trees.

Of a creature or object: growing, living, or existing in a woodland.

(obsolete) Having the character of a woodland.

Land covered with woody vegetation.

Land covered with wood or trees; forest; land on which trees are allowed to grow, either for fuel or timber.

Of or pertaining to woods or woodland; living in the forest; sylvan.

Land that is covered with trees and shrubs