forestry — English Dictionary

Noun

1. The science of planting and growing trees in forests.

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   • Uncountable

   Examples

   She studied forestry and environmental management.

2. The art and practice of planting and growing trees in forests.

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   • Uncountable

3. The art and practice of cultivating, exploiting and renewing forests for commercial purposes.

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   • Uncountable

   Examples

   sustainable forestry

   The region depends heavily on forestry for employment.

4. Commercial tree farming.

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   • Uncountable

5. A tree farm.

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   • Countable

6. A forest-covered area.

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   • Countable

Noun

1. the science of planting and caring for forests and the management of growing timber

   Broader terms

   biologybiological science