forestry
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1 science and management (n.) B2 Upper Intermediate Sciencethe science and practice of planting and looking after forests.
the science and professional practice of managing, planting, and conserving forests.
ExampleShe decided to study forestry because she wanted to help protect the country's national parks.
ExampleModern forestry balances the industrial demand for timber with the urgent need to preserve biodiversity and maintain healthy ecosystems.
Usageuncountable in this sense
- silviculture
- forest management
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2 commercial industry (n.) B2 Upper Intermediatethe business of growing trees to produce wood and timber.
the commercial industry of cultivating and harvesting trees for timber and other forest products.
ExampleThe local economy relies heavily on forestry and wood processing.
ExampleThe government introduced new subsidies to encourage sustainable forestry practices among private landowners in the northern regions.
Usageuncountable in this sense
- timber industry
- tree farming
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3 forested land (n.) C1 Advanced Technicalan area of land that is covered with trees.
a specific area of land covered by forest or managed for timber production.
ExampleThe map shows several large forestries located along the river valley.
ExampleThe 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.
From Middle English forestrie, forsterie (suggested by Middle English forster, forester (“forester”)), from Old French foresterie, from forest.