forestry
FOR-ihst-ree
Forestry (noun) means the science and practice of managing forests, including planting, growing, and harvesting trees. Example: “She studied forestry at university before joining the national park service.”
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The science and practice of managing forests, including planting, growing, and harvesting trees.
"She studied forestry at university before joining the national park service."
"Sustainable forestry balances timber production with conservation."
"She studied forestry and environmental management."
"Modern forestry means replanting new saplings wherever old trees have been cut down."
How to use forestry
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe field concerned with growing, managing, and using forests responsibly.
Common pairings
sustainable forestry
forestry commission
forestry industry
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Etymology
From Old French foresterie, from forest.
Synonyms
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woodland management
forest conservation
tree farming
arboriculture
timber management
silviculture
sylviculture
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Rhymes for forestry
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What does “forestry” mean?
The word “forestry” means the science and practice of managing forests, including planting, growing, and harvesting trees. In plain terms, the field concerned with growing, managing, and using forests responsibly.
How do you pronounce “forestry”?
“Forestry” is pronounced FOR-ihst-ree (/ˈfɒɹ.ɪst.ɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “forestry” in a sentence?
Here is “forestry” used in a sentence: “She studied forestry at university before joining the national park service.”
What is another word for “forestry”?
Words with a similar meaning to “forestry” include silviculture and sylviculture.
What part of speech is “forestry”?
“Forestry” is a noun.
Where does the word “forestry” come from?
The word “forestry” comes from Old French. From Old French foresterie, from forest.
Is “forestry” a common word?
“Forestry” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
What is the difference between forestry and silviculture?
Forestry is the broad science and practice of managing forests, covering planting, growth, harvesting, and conservation. Silviculture is a narrower branch of forestry focused specifically on the techniques of growing and tending trees to meet particular goals, such as timber yield or forest health.
Is forestry a science or a job?
Forestry is both: it is a recognized science that studies how forests grow and can be managed sustainably, and it is also a profession, with foresters working in planting, harvesting, and forest conservation.
What does someone who works in forestry actually do?
Someone working in forestry manages forests through activities like planting seedlings, monitoring tree growth, planning sustainable harvesting, and protecting woodland from disease, fire, or overuse.
