forestry

[ fawr-uh-stree, for- ]

/ ˈfɔr ə stri, ˈfɒr- /

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noun

the science of planting and taking care of trees and forests.

the process of establishing and managing forests; forestation.

Words nearby forestry

forestay, forestaysail, forester, forestick, forestland, forestry, forestville, foreswear, foretaste, foretell, forethought

Origin of forestry

From the Middle French word foresterie, dating back to 1685–95. See forest, -ry

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Examples from the Web for forestry

The Secretary of Forestry and Game Preservation had a much easier time, thanks to the new system of National Mounted Police.
Read ‘The King in Yellow,’ the ‘True Detective’ Reference That’s the Key to the Show|Robert W. Chambers|February 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Pennsylvania has a Forestry Association that has been in continued active existence for 23 years.
Proceedings of the Second National Conservation Congress|Various
Up to the present time 700,000 trees have been planted on these areas in cooperation with the Division of Forestry.
Forest Trees of Illinois|Fuller George D.
We are sponsoring a contest among those members who are interested in forestry.
Northern Nut Growers Association Thirty-Fourth Annual Report 1943|Various

He wrote a popular Natural History of Germany, and various works on forestry, in which subject his labours were highly valuable.
The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 3|Various
In the snowless woods numerous small dead trees attract the attention of even those not interested in forestry.
Tracks and Tracking|Josef Brunner

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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Science definitions for forestry

forestry

[ fôr′ĭ-strē ]

The scientific study of the cultivation, maintenance, and management of forests.

forestry

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