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You cannot see the forest for the wood


In the more thoughtful meaning of 'forest', there can be woods.  But much else besides.  This is the area outside the daily control of the lordship, which served many functions, including hunting by the toffs.

Woods are useless for hunting.  You need open spaces in which to spot and to chase your prey

Woods provide cover and shelter for the game, and with careful positioning and use of  cunning beaters, provide a convenient supply of animals for easy hunting.

My little extension to the normal conundrum, tries to remind people to look after the wonderful forest habitat, and go for its greater diversity.  Woods will, after all, kill forests if they are given half a chance.

Martin