Forest theme

Stages with a forest theme have a forestial setting. These stages usually have an emphasis on platforming and elevated exploration. This is one of the most common themes in the Sonic the Hedgehog series. This kind of setting includes settings with many trees and/or jungle elements. This theme is closely related to the Green Hill theme.

Stages with a forest theme

 * Jungle Zone, Sonic the Hedgehog (8-bit) (1991) - This is the first example of a stage with a forest theme and incorporates many elements used in later stages, such as large, bottomless pits and platforming.
 * Wood Zone, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (1992) - This was a deleted zone from Sonic 2.
 * Collision Chaos, Sonic the Hedgehog CD (1993) - This forest theme's elements predominate the past timeline of this round.
 * Angel Island Zone, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (1994)
 * Meta Junglira Zone, Sonic Triple Trouble (1994)
 * Mushroom Hill Zone, Sonic & Knuckles (1994)
 * Botanic Base, Knuckles' Chaotix (1995)
 * Isolated Island, Knuckles' Chaotix (1995)
 * Poloy Forest, Tails Adventure (1995) - This stage also incorporates elements of a fire theme.
 * Green Island, Tails Adventure (1995)
 * Caron Forest, Tails Adventure (1995)
 * Lake Crystal, Tails Adventure (1995)
 * RailCanyon Area, Tails' Skypatrol (1995)
 * Green Forest, Sonic Adventure 2 (2001)
 * White Jungle, Sonic Adventure 2 (2001)
 * Frog Forest, Sonic Heroes (2003) - This stage also incorporates elements of the Green Hill theme.
 * Lost Jungle, Sonic Heroes (2003)
 * Iron Jungle, Shadow the Hedgehog (2005)
 * Leaf Storm, Sonic Rush (2005)
 * Splash Canyon, Sonic Riders (2006)
 * Green Cave Sonic Riders(2006)
 * White Cave, Sonic Riders (2006)
 * Tropical Jungle, Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)
 * Forest Falls Zone, Sonic Rivals (2006)
 * Dinosaur Jungle, Sonic and the Secret Rings(2007)
 * Plant Kingdom, Sonic Rush Adventure (2007) - This stage also incorporates elements of a coastal theme (Act 1 only) and an underwater theme.
 * Sunset Forest Zone, Sonic Rivals 2 (2007) - This stage also incorporates elements of the Green Hill theme.
 * Botanical Kingdom, Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity (2008)
 * Jungle Joyride, Sonic Unleashed (2008) - This stage has many jungle elements, making it a great example of a forest-themed stage. It also incorporates elements of the ancient ruins and coastal themes.
 * Deep Woods, Sonic and the Black Knight (2009)
 * Shrouded Forest, Sonic and the Black Knight (2009)
 * Planet Wisp, Sonic Colors (2010) - This stage mainly incorporates elements of the industrial theme.
 * Green Hill, Sonic Generations (2011) - This stage mainly incorporates elements of the Green Hill theme.
 * Mushroom Hill, Sonic Generations (2011)
 * Planet Wisp, Sonic Generations (2011) - This stage mainly incorporeates elements of the industrial theme.
 * Silent Forest, Sonic Lost World (2013) - Mainly predominates in Zones 1,2 and 4; Zone 4 also incorporates elements of the haunted theme.
 * The Pit, Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric (2014) - This stage also incorporates elements of the industrial theme.