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

The number of migrant workers approved to work in North Carolina’s agriculture, forestry and fishing industries has increased nearly 50% from 2018 to 2024, according to an NBC News analysis of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services data. —Ash Reynolds, NBC News, 25 Dec. 2024

The DeHaan estate spans 151 acres, including the 60-room mansion, private lake, outdoor gardens and a portion of the surrounding forestry. —Bradley Hohulin, The Indianapolis Star, 20 Dec. 2024

If confirmed by the Senate, Rollins would lead a 100,000-person agency with offices in every county in the country, whose remit includes farm and nutrition programs, forestry, home and farm lending, food safety, rural development, agricultural research, trade and more. —James Powel, USA TODAY, 24 Nov. 2024

As well as being a similar age, Parsons, 33, had a background in forestry and had previously used drones for surveying purposes. —Tristan Kennedy, WIRED, 7 Oct. 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