forestry

[ fawr-uh-stree, for- ]

noun

1. the science of planting and taking care of trees and forests.
2. the process of establishing and managing forests; forestation.
3. forestland.

forestry

/ ˈfɒrɪstrɪ /

noun

1. the science of planting and caring for trees
2. the planting and management of forests
3. rare.
   forest land

forestry

/ fôr′ĭ-strē /

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of forestry¹

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

Example Sentences

As JNF forestry workers began laying the groundwork for a new forest in August 2021, Israeli police helped clear the way by evicting people from their homes, which they then demolished.

From Salon

“Rip brother your shift is over job well done,” a New York State forestry services post said, according to the AP.

From Salon

Four years later, a local forestry administrator tipped off the team to study another site close to Tashbulak.

From BBC

The forestry division has identified areas most in need of canopy cover help.

From Los Angeles Times

There are exemptions for people who have good reason to own the items, for example, a specialist machete used in forestry or an antique Samurai sword.

From BBC

Related Words

• afforestation