noun
lowland forest; flatland forest; plain forest
Refers to forests growing on flat or low-lying land, as opposed to mountain forests. Used in geography, ecology, and forestry contexts.
この地域の平地林は、かつて薪炭林として利用されていた。
The lowland forests in this area were once used as fuelwood forests.
開発によって平地林が減少している。
Lowland forests are decreasing due to development.