noun
broad-leaved forest; broadleaf forest
A forest dominated by broad-leaved trees, as opposed to conifers. Used in ecological and geographical contexts.
この地域には広葉樹林が広がっている。
A broad-leaved forest extends across this region.
広葉樹林は針葉樹林よりも生物多様性が高いことが多い。
Broad-leaved forests often have higher biodiversity than coniferous forests.
針葉樹林 refers to a coniferous forest, while 広葉樹林 refers to a broad-leaved forest.
Compound of 広葉 (broad leaf) + 樹林 (forest).