forestry

noun

for·​est·​ry ˈfȯr-ə-strē 

ˈfär-

1

: forestland

2

a

: the science of developing, caring for, or cultivating forests

b

: the management of growing timber

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This is the management of forested land, along with associated waters and wasteland, primarily for harvesting timber, but also for conservation and recreation purposes. The harvesting and replanting of timber are the primary activities of forestry, and the main objective is to maintain a continuous supply of timber through carefully planned harvest and replacement. The forest manager is also responsible for the application of other land controls, including the protection of wildlife and the protection of forests from weeds, insects, fungal diseases, erosion, and fire. The planned management of forests originated in early medieval Europe, where laws regulated the felling of timber and the use of forests for hunting. In 1891 the US government authorized its first reserves of forested land.

Examples of forestry in a Sentence

She studied forestry in college.

Recent Examples on the Web

City officials are working with Beshear's office to remedy the forestry issue. —Rachel Smith, The Courier-Journal, 2 Apr. 2024

Agricultural, forestry and fishing subsidies can be redirected towards sustainable practices and small-scale farmers. —Philip Lymbery and Leticia Carvalho, TIME, 7 June 2024

Part of the hotel’s revenue directly funds forestry conservation and education. —Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2024

The site holds operations for a litany of different services, including refuse and yard waste collections, forestry, building and vehicle maintenance, traffic control, water distribution and sewer collection, according to the village's website. —Claudia Levens, Journal Sentinel, 5 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1823, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

forestry

noun

for·​est·​ry ˈfȯr-ə-strē 

ˈfär-

: the science and practice of caring for forests