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You should try to get the trees to blend in organically with the mountains as well, rather than pasting the mountains on top of a forest. Try to think how they would grow around the mountains; they also seem flat compared to the detailed, huge, jutting mountains. Look around for inspiration and ideas, try to see how others did what you are trying to do, or look over tons of maps and try to think what that person did that might be relevant to what you're trying to do.
