forestry
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| —n | |
| 1. | the science of planting and caring for trees |
| 2. | the planting and management of forests |
| 3. | rare forest land |
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Forestry
is always a great word to know.
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Etymonline
Word Origin & History
forestry
1690s, from O.Fr. foresterie, from forest (see forest). Originally the privilege of a royal forest; meaning science of managing forests is from 1859.
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American Heritage
Science Dictionary
| forestry (fôr'ĭ-strē) Pronunciation Key
The scientific study of the cultivation, maintenance, and management of forests. |
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Example sentences
Around the world, many forestry officials now want forest fires to burn-as long as they don't endanger humans.
The prime majors are park management, natural history, forestry or outdoor recreation.
Without strong forestry policies, squatters will invade forest land and poachers will log at the edges.
The state's forestry division cleared fallen trees off roads.
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