noun
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the science of planting and caring for trees
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the planting and management of forests
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rare forest land
Etymology
Origin of forestry
From the Middle French word foresterie, dating back to 1685–95. See forest, -ry
Example Sentences
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Indonesia stripped more than two dozen permits from forestry, mining and hydroelectric companies in Sumatra Tuesday, a government minister said, just weeks after deadly floods devastated parts of the island.
From Barron's
Chile's forestry agency, Conaf, said firefighters were battling a total of 24 fires across the country on Sunday.
From BBC
The Dana business provides powertrain components in construction, forestry, agriculture, and other sorts of vehicles.
From Barron's
Marrero said he had observed an uptick in cases in late summer and early autumn — forestry spraying season — and he zeroed in on a controversial herbicide called glyphosate.
From BBC
Nobua-Behrmann, an urban forestry and natural resources advisor, is among a contingent calling for regulations limiting the movement of firewood.
From Los Angeles Times
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