forestry
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
the science and practice of planting and looking after forests.
the science and professional practice of managing, planting, and conserving forests.
Simple“She decided to study forestry because she wanted to help protect the country's national parks.”
In context“Modern forestry balances the industrial demand for timber with the urgent need to preserve biodiversity and maintain healthy ecosystems.”
Usageuncountable in this sense
Synonymssilvicultureforest managementAntonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
the business of growing trees to produce wood and timber.
the commercial industry of cultivating and harvesting trees for timber and other forest products.
Simple“The local economy relies heavily on forestry and wood processing.”
In context“The government introduced new subsidies to encourage sustainable forestry practices among private landowners in the northern regions.”
Usageuncountable in this sense
Synonymstimber industrytree farming - 03 C1 Advanced
an area of land that is covered with trees.
a specific area of land covered by forest or managed for timber production.
Simple“The map shows several large forestries located along the river valley.”
In context“The survey identified three distinct forestries within the estate that required immediate thinning to prevent the spread of disease.”
Usagecan be used as a countable noun in technical or land-management contexts
Teacher's tipIn everyday English, people usually just say 'forest' or 'woods' for the physical place.
Usage forestry sector
From Middle English forestrie, forsterie (suggested by Middle English forster, forester (“forester”)), from Old French foresterie, from forest.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.