forestry
[ fawr-uh-stree, for- ]
/ ˈfɔr ə stri, ˈfɒr- /
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British Dictionary definitions for forestry
forestry
/ (ˈfɒrɪstrɪ) /
noun
the science of planting and caring for trees
the planting and management of forests
rare forest land
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Scientific definitions for forestry
forestry
[ fôr′ĭ-strē ]
The scientific study of the cultivation, maintenance, and management of forests.
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