Word
forestry
US/ˈfɔɹəstɹi/
UK/fˈɒɹɪstɹi/
Definitions
01science and management
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Science
n. the science and practice of planting and looking after forests.
n. the science and professional practice of managing, planting, and conserving forests.
“She decided to study forestry because she wanted to help protect the country's national parks.”
“Modern forestry balances the industrial demand for timber with the urgent need to preserve biodiversity and maintain healthy ecosystems.”
Usage
uncountable in this sense
Synonyms
Antonyms
02commercial industry
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the business of growing trees to produce wood and timber.
n. the commercial industry of cultivating and harvesting trees for timber and other forest products.
“The local economy relies heavily on forestry and wood processing.”
“The government introduced new subsidies to encourage sustainable forestry practices among private landowners in the northern regions.”
Usage
uncountable in this sense
Synonyms
03forested land
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Technical
n. an area of land that is covered with trees.
n. a specific area of land covered by forest or managed for timber production.
“The map shows several large forestries located along the river valley.”
“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
Teaching tip
In everyday English, people usually just say 'forest' or 'woods' for the physical place.
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “forestry” in context.
Real-World Examples
“We acted in good faith under the Forestry Act, and ran nature surveys and put in place measures to protect high-value areas.” “Another was taken on his way back from a late-night karaoke session; a third had been working for the forestry department when he was arrested.” Etymology
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.
Word family
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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