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.

forestland.

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Origin of forestry

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

Words nearby forestry

forestland, Forest of Dean, Forest Park, forest ranger, forest reserve, forestry, Forest Service, forest tent caterpillar, Forestville, foretaste, foretell

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How to use forestry in a sentence

Erin Isselmann, OFRI’s executive director, said her agency serves the public, teachers, students and landowners through forestry education programs.
“We Have Counties in Deep Trouble”: Oregon Lawmakers Seek to Reverse Timber Tax Cuts That Cost Communities Billions|by Rob Davis, The Oregonian/OregonLive, and Tony Schick, Oregon Public Broadcasting|February 5, 2021|ProPublica
Lawmakers and forestry officials have joined timber executives in defending current environmental laws, saying they protect communities without unnecessarily burdening one of Oregon’s most important industries.
Timber Tax Cuts Cost Oregon Towns Billions. Then Polluted Water Drove Up the Price.|by Tony Schick, Oregon Public Broadcasting, and Rob Davis, The Oregonian/OregonLive|January 1, 2021|ProPublica
The Oregon Legislature reserved that power for state forestry officials, who are also charged with promoting the industry.
Timber Tax Cuts Cost Oregon Towns Billions. Then Polluted Water Drove Up the Price.|by Tony Schick, Oregon Public Broadcasting, and Rob Davis, The Oregonian/OregonLive|January 1, 2021|ProPublica
Probably the most obvious and well-known are forestry programs.
How to buy carbon offsets that actually make a difference|Ula Chrobak|December 3, 2020|Popular-Science

One risk that is that the forestry practices assumed to be common in the area could be more representative of large timber companies than family landowners.
How Amazon’s offsets could exaggerate its progress toward “net zero” emissions|James Temple|November 2, 2020|MIT Technology Review
Borlaug studied forestry, and then obtained a Ph.D. in plant pathology.
Growth Stocks|The Daily Beast|October 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
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
But in the end, cat meat was not what killed billionaire forestry CEO Long Liyuan a few hours after he consumed the delicacy.
Poisoning of CEO in Cat Stew Stirs Outrage Among Rights Activists|Dan Levin|January 6, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Father's always wanted me to take up lumbering or forestry or sawmills or something to do with timber.
The Boy With the U. S. Fisheries|Francis Rolt-Wheeler
Against some forestry theories the West enters an even stronger plea.
Proceedings of the Second National Conservation Congress|Various
The practice of forestry has, therefore, become an important part in the household economy of civilized nations.
Our National Forests|Richard H. Douai Boerker
For this reason forestry is by nature less suited for private enterprise.
Our National Forests|Richard H. Douai Boerker
From what has been said it will be seen that forestry is a national business rather than an individual's.
Our National Forests|Richard H. Douai Boerker

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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