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for⋅est⋅ry

  [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.
3. forestland.
Origin:
1685–95; < MF foresterie. See forest, -ry
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for·est·ry   (fôr'ĭ-strē, fŏr'-)   
n.  

    1. The science and art of cultivating, maintaining, and developing forests.

    2. The management of a forestland.

  2. A forestland.

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forestry   (fôr'ĭ-strē)  Pronunciation Key 
The scientific study of the cultivation, maintenance, and management of forests.
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