noun
scenic forest; forest preserved for its scenic beauty
A technical term used in forestry and landscape planning for a forest maintained primarily for its aesthetic value rather than timber production.
この地域の風致林は、紅葉の名所として知られている。
The scenic forest in this area is known as a famous spot for autumn leaves.
Compound of 風致 (scenic beauty) and 林 (forest). The exact historical origin is uncertain, but it is a modern technical term.