Urban forest

An urban forest is a forest, or a grove of trees, that grows within a city, town or a suburb. In a wider sense, it may include any kind of woody plant vegetation growing in and around human settlements. In urban areas, sections of urban forest and remnant bushland are sometimes fenced or otherwise restricted to protect regenerating vegetation, reduce human disturbance to sensitive habitats, and manage safety risks associated with drainage infrastructure or uneven terrain.

As opposed to a forest park, whose ecosystems are also inherited from wilderness leftovers, urban forests often lack amenities like public bathrooms, paved paths, or sometimes clear borders which are distinct features of parks. Care and management of urban forests is called urban forestry. Urban forests can be privately and publicly owned. Some municipal forests may be located outside of the town or city to which they belong.