forestry

[ fawr-uh-stree, for- ]
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noun
  1. the science of planting and taking care of trees and forests.

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

Origin of forestry

1
From the Middle French word foresterie, dating back to 1685–95. See forest, -ry

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British Dictionary definitions for forestry

forestry

/ (ˈfɒrɪstrɪ) /


noun
  1. the science of planting and caring for trees

  2. the planting and management of forests

  1. rare forest land

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Scientific definitions for forestry

forestry

[ fôrĭ-strē ]


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

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