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forestry

n.
US //ˈfɔɹəstɹi// UK //fˈɒɹɪstɹi// forestry
  1. 1 science and management (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate Science

    the science and practice of planting and looking after forests.

    the science and professional practice of managing, planting, and conserving forests.

    Example

    She decided to study forestry because she wanted to help protect the country's national parks.

    Example

    Modern forestry balances the industrial demand for timber with the urgent need to preserve biodiversity and maintain healthy ecosystems.

    Usage

    uncountable in this sense

    • silviculture
    • forest management
  2. 2 commercial industry (n.)
    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.

    Example

    The local economy relies heavily on forestry and wood processing.

    Example

    The government introduced new subsidies to encourage sustainable forestry practices among private landowners in the northern regions.

    Usage

    uncountable in this sense

    • timber industry
    • tree farming
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  1. 3 forested land (n.)
    C1 Advanced Technical

    an area of land that is covered with trees.

    a specific area of land covered by forest or managed for timber production.

    Example

    The map shows several large forestries located along the river valley.

    Example

    The survey identified three distinct forestries within the estate that required immediate thinning to prevent the spread of disease.

    Usage

    can be used as a countable noun in technical or land-management contexts

    Teacher's tip

    In everyday English, people usually just say 'forest' or 'woods' for the physical place.

Origin

From Middle English forestrie, forsterie (suggested by Middle English forster, forester (“forester”)), from Old French foresterie, from forest.

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