fôret

Fôret is a name that may be used as a proper noun in French-speaking contexts. The standard French noun for a wooded area is forêt. The form fôret with a circumflex on the o is uncommon in modern writing and is typically found only in branding, fictional settings, or stylized toponyms. When used as a place name, Fôret does not imply a different ecological meaning from a forest; it is simply a name.

Forests are ecosystems characterized by trees and a wide array of living organisms. They support biodiversity, store carbon, protect soil and watersheds, and provide resources and recreational spaces. Forest structure ranges from tropical rainforests to boreal wet forests and temperate woodlands.

Human use includes timber production, non-timber forest products, and recreation. Sustainable management aims to balance economic and ecological values. Threats include deforestation, fragmentation, wildfires, invasive species, and climate change. Conservation strategies include protected areas, sustainable forestry certification, and restoration projects.

In culture and language, forest imagery appears in literature, art, and film, and toponymy commonly uses forest-related names. See also forêt, forest, deforestation.