Master of the woods? - not really

[Ringtailed]

here's something to consider: the Entropy spell Defile removes forests, even Ancient ones. It's not a targeted spell though, so you'll have to actually stand on the forest to destroy it.

 

[wicshade]

another tip for elves is to build the pact of nilhorn, all beast units are able to have woodsman II, giving you 3 hill giant with woodsman II and hidden nationality