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Across
  1. 3. A common type of tree that sheds its leaves in the fall (4 letters)
  2. 6. The process of a tree losing its leaves in the fall (8 letters)
  3. 8. The study and management of forests (9 letters)
  4. 9. These green plants produce oxygen and are abundant in forests (6 letters)
Down
  1. 1. A type of ecosystem characterized by its abundance of trees (7 letters)
  2. 2. The top layer of trees in a forest (6 letters)
  3. 4. A small, nocturnal mammal that lives in trees and is known for its slow movements (6 letters)
  4. 5. A large, predatory feline that might inhabit some forests (5 letters)
  5. 7. The area where a river meets the sea, often characterized by lush vegetation (7 letters)