to forest vs to the forest

Both "to forest" and "to the forest" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "To the forest" is used when referring to a specific forest that is known or has been mentioned before, while "to forest" is more general and refers to the concept of going to any forest.

Last updated: March 27, 2024

to forest

This phrase is correct and can be used when referring to the general concept of going to any forest.

Use "to forest" when you want to express the idea of going to any forest without specifying a particular one.

Examples:

We decided to go camping and hike to forest.
The ranger guided us to forest where we could see a variety of wildlife.

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(19a) Article 29(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 restricts eligibility for forestry aid to forest and woodland areas which are owned by private owners, municipalities or associations thereof.
"Forest fire" means fire which breaks out and spreads on forest and other wooded land or which breaks out on other land and spreads to forest and other wooded land.
When the judge remanded me to Forest Brook, I looked around the courtroom to see if there was another Nick Albertson.
So for the two years after Nelson buys it, Judge Corsica sends twice as many kids to Forest Brook than any other Juvenile Court judge.
Wait, why are we going to Forest Hills?
A small distinction, I know, but... in the meantime, since you have Bill Rawls doing my job for me, and it's such a nice day out, I think I'll go to Forest Park and shoot nine.
Forest fire means fire which breaks out and spreads on forest and other wooded land or which breaks out on other land and spreads to forest and other wooded land.
There's something so much bigger here at play, Mac, than a couple of harsh sentences handed out, because in 2003, a couple of weeks before these kids were supposed to go to Forest Brook, the place was in financial ruin.
Currently bushmeat is not included in the manual, even though bushmeat is integral to forest and poverty issues.
Our little boy is on the fast track to forest knowledge.
The EU needs to pay special attention to the risk posed by biofuels to forest sinks.
Mediterranean forests have certain unique features that make them more vulnerable and therefore more prone to forest fires.
Economic activity related to forest biodiversity and multifunctionality
Traceability of wood products from export to forest will be maintained under the agreement.
It is further expected that the project will result in methodological recommendations with respect to forest valuation problems.
Feeding junk food to forest animals?
Advice to forest holders shall cover, as a minimum, the relevant obligations under Directives 92/43/EEC, 2009/147/EC and the Water Framework Directive.
The measures contained in this Directive shall not apply to forest reproductive material which is shown to be intended for export or re-export to third countries.
The Communication should outline the EU's commitment to provide funds to help developing countries protect their forests, finance a network of protected areas and promote economic alternatives to forest destruction.
The EU has been devoting funding to forest fire prevention under diverse regional development aid headings, as well as through the 'Forest Focus' programme.

Alternatives:

to a forest
to the woods
to nature
to the wilderness
to the great outdoors

to the forest

This phrase is correct and is used when referring to a specific forest that is known or has been mentioned before.

Use "to the forest" when you are talking about a particular forest that is specified or has been previously mentioned.