A mountain forest or woodland on a mountainside; forested land in mountainous areas.
山林の一部が開発されて住宅地になった。
Part of the mountain forest was developed into a residential area.
地元の人々が山林の保全活動を始めた。
Local people started activities to conserve the mountain forest.
彼は山林を所有しており、時々手入れをしている。
He owns woodland and sometimes maintains it.
A general term for mountains and forests together; refers to mountainous and forested regions.
山林に囲まれた村は静かで空気がきれいだ。
The village surrounded by mountains and forests is quiet and has clean air.
山林を歩くと季節の移り変わりを感じる。
Walking through the mountains and forests, you can feel the change of seasons.