As a large, contiguous forest, the landscape unit fulfils an ecological balancing function.

It is an exhumed mountain range consisting of the largest contiguous forest in southern Wisconsin.

The plateau contains some of the largest stretches of contiguous forest in the eastern United States.

It constitutes one of the largest contiguous forests in Azerbaijan, which is not interrupted by any settlement or pasture.

The reservation is part of the largest contiguous forest in Southeastern Pennsylvania.

As of 2000, it is the largest contiguous forest on the Delmarva Peninsula.

Thus, the park is surrounded by contiguous forests on most sides.

The preserve is located in one of the largest contiguous riparian forests remaining in the state.

Although the valley was the first area settled in the county, it contains the largest contiguous riparian forest still remaining in the state.

Tigers need large contiguous forest blocks to thrive.