forestry

[fawr-uh-stree, for-]

noun

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

2. the process of establishing and managing forests; forestation.

3. forestland.

forestry

/ ˈfɒrɪstrɪ /

noun

1. the science of planting and caring for trees

2. the planting and management of forests

3. rare,  forest land

forestry

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of forestry¹

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

Example Sentences

But there are green shoots, as the agriculture and turf, and construction and forestry sectors are expected to see growth.

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Construction and forestry sales jumped 27%, also attributed to higher shipment volumes.

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Chile's forestry corporation said it "deeply regretted the incident and it was sending its solidarity to the families of the deceased".

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Thick and healthy forestry helps pull carbon out of the atmosphere.

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Verra, the main international body that validates carbon credit projects, suspended credits from a major forestry project in Zimbabwe in September, for which Volkswagen was also a client, saying its benefits had been exaggerated.

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