a forest burst with

[alpacinou]

Hello.

Have I used "burst with" correctly in this sentence? Is this sentence okay?

It is a magnificent forest that bursts with wildlife.

 

[GoesStation]

No, especially now when many American forests are tragically bursting into flame.

 

[alpacinou]

No, especially now when many American forests are tragically bursting into flame.

That is really tragic. It really aches my heart.

But, generally, can't I use "burst with" with wildlife or animals?

 

[GoesStation]

That is really tragic. It really aches my heart.

But, generally, can't I use "burst with" with wildlife or animals?

I wouldn't.

 

[tedmc]

You could say "teeming with wildlife" though.

 

[alpacinou]

You could say "teeming with wildlife" though.

Yes I already knew that one. But I wanted to see if "burst" can also be used. I don't know if burst is wrong or if it should be avoided because of the tragic fires that are devouring forests in the U.S.:-(

 

[GoesStation]

Yes I already knew that one. But I wanted to see if "burst" can also be used. I don't know if burst is wrong or if it should be avoided because of the tragic fires that are devouring forests in the U.S.:-(

It doesn't work. The current forest fires just make it a worse choice than it already was.

 

[alpacinou]

I found it in these two websites:

https://www.scilly-birding.co.uk/birds-and-wildlife/

http://www.mysticchrist.co.uk/blog/post/urban_springtime_and_the_element_of_air

But they are both British.

 

[Tarheel]

I didn't see "burst with wildlife" at either site. (I don't have a problem with it.)

 

[Tdol]

How about:

It is a magnificent forest exploding with wildlife.

 

[Tarheel]

It's a rather disturbing image.
;-)

I think I'd stay away from a forest where things might explode. (It's bad enough that there might be snakes.)