Dendrophil

/ˈdendrəfɪl/ noun

Definition

An organism or person that loves or has an affinity for trees.

Etymology

From Greek 'dendron' (tree) + 'philos' (loving). This term can describe both living things attracted to trees and people devoted to them.

Kelly Says

Dendrophils include everyone from koalas (eating only eucalyptus) to tree-huggers—showing how diverse the ways are that creatures bond with forests!

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