forestry

[ fawr-uh-stree, for- ]

/ ˈfɔr ə stri, ˈfɒr- /

the science of planting and taking care of trees and forests.

the process of establishing and managing forests; forestation.

forestland.

Origin of forestry

From the Middle French word foresterie, dating back to 1685–95. See forest, -ry

The Secretary of Forestry and Game Preservation had a much easier time, thanks to the new system of National Mounted Police.

Read ‘The King in Yellow,’ the ‘True Detective’ Reference That’s the Key to the Show |Robert W. Chambers |February 20, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Pennsylvania has a Forestry Association that has been in continued active existence for 23 years.

Proceedings of the Second National Conservation Congress |Various
Up to the present time 700,000 trees have been planted on these areas in cooperation with the Division of Forestry.

Forest Trees of Illinois |Fuller George D.
We are sponsoring a contest among those members who are interested in forestry.

Northern Nut Growers Association Thirty-Fourth Annual Report 1943 |Various

He wrote a popular Natural History of Germany, and various works on forestry, in which subject his labours were highly valuable.

The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 3 |Various
In the snowless woods numerous small dead trees attract the attention of even those not interested in forestry.

Tracks and Tracking |Josef Brunner

forestry

/ (ˈfɒrɪstrɪ) /

the science of planting and caring for trees

the planting and management of forests

rare forest land

forestry

[ fôr′ĭ-strē ]

The scientific study of the cultivation, maintenance, and management of forests.