forestry
ˈfɒrɪstri
forestries
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Definition of forestry - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
agricultureTECH.commercial tree farming and exploitationTECH.
  • Forestry is vital for the timber industry.
silviculture tree farming
2.
natureTECH.art and practice of cultivating and renewing forestsTECH.
  • Forestry involves sustainable methods to maintain forest health.
arboriculture silviculture tree farming
3.
environmentTECH.science of planting and managing forestsTECH.
  • Forestry techniques can significantly impact biodiversity.
silviculture
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Expressions with forestry

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economic sector that manages forests and produces and processes wood products
The forestry industry provides many jobs in rural communities.
official plan guiding how forests are used, protected and developed
The new forestry policy aims to reduce illegal logging and protect wildlife habitats.
equipment used for cutting and processing trees
The forestry machine efficiently cut down the trees.
part of an economy that works with forests and products from trees
The forestry sector provides many jobs in rural areas of the country.
land use system mixing trees with crops or animals
Agro-forestry helps improve soil and crop yields.
planned growth and improvement of managing and using forest resources
Sustainable forestry development can protect wildlife while supporting local jobs.

Origin of forestry

Latin, foris (outside) + -trium (place)

Terms with forestry included in their meaning

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transportation
narrow way built through woods for cars trucks or forestry work
logv.
forestry
cut down trees for timber
oakn.
forestry
hard, durable wood used for furniture and building
forestry
hard wood from a light-barked northern tree
firn.
forestry
softwood from an evergreen tree used for building
forestry
logs or sawn timber
forestry
land used primarily for growing trees for timber
forestry
base of a tree left after cutting

Examples of forestry in a sentence

  • Sustainable forestry practices are being implemented.
  • Forestry requires knowledge of tree species.
  • He studied forestry at the university.
  • She studied forestry at the university.
  • Forestry practices are essential for sustainable development.

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  1. French:exploitation forestière, foresterie, ...
  2. German:Forstwirtschaft, ...
  3. Italian:silvicoltura, selvicoltura, ...
  4. Spanish:silvicultura, forestería, ...
  5. Portuguese:silvicultura, gestão florestal, ...
  6. Chinese:林业, 森林管理, ...
  7. Japanese:林業, 森林管理, ...
  8. Arabic:عِلْمُ الْغَابَات, حِرَافَةُ الْغَابَات, ...
  9. Hebrew:יַעֲרָנוּת, מַדָּעֵי הַיַּעַר, ...
  10. Russian:лесоводство, лесничество, ...
  11. Ukrainian:лісове господарство, лісівництво, ...
  12. Hindi:वानिकी, वन प्रबंधन, ...
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