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

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

afforestation, arboriculture, silviculture, dendrology, forestation, sylviculture

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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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