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forestry

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈfɔrəstri/ · UK /ˈfɒrɪstri/

forestry means: The work of growing, managing, and replacing forest trees, especially to produce wood for sale.

noun

MANAGING FORESTSC1

The work of growing, managing, and replacing forest trees, especially to produce wood for sale.

  • Forestry provides jobs in this region.
  • Sustainable forestry replaces trees after they are cut.
  • The company invests in better forestry practices.

Similar words: forest management, silviculture

Common phrases: sustainable forestry, commercial forestry, forestry industry

FOREST SCIENCEC1

The study of planting, growing, and caring for trees in forests.

  • She studies forestry.
  • His forestry degree included courses on tree diseases.
  • New forestry research may help damaged forests recover.

Similar words: forest science

Common phrases: study forestry, forestry degree, forestry research

TREE FARMC2

An area where trees are grown to be cut and sold.

  • He works at a forestry.
  • The forestry grows pine trees for timber.
  • They bought land beside a small forestry.

Similar words: tree farm, plantation

Common phrases: commercial forestry, local forestry, small forestry

Questions about forestry

What does forestry mean?

The work of growing, managing, and replacing forest trees, especially to produce wood for sale.

What is forestry in other languages?

Türkçe: ormancılık · Español: silvicultura · Français: sylviculture · Deutsch: Forstwirtschaft · Italiano: silvicoltura · 日本語: 林業

How do you pronounce forestry?

In American English /ˈfɔrəstri/; in British English /ˈfɒrɪstri/.

How do you use forestry in a sentence?

Forestry provides jobs in this region. Sustainable forestry replaces trees after they are cut.

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