for·est 
/ˈforəst/ noun
plural for·ests /ˈforəst/ noun : a thick growth of trees and bushes that covers a large area [count] ▪ a vast forest [noncount] ▪ Fires destroyed acres of forest. — often used before another noun ▪ forest fires ▪ the forest floor — often used figuratively ▪ The candidate was surrounded by a forest of microphones. — see color picture; see also rain forest
not see the forest for the trees — see tree
