Definition

1. Noun:
   • The science, art, and practice of managing forests: This involves the cultivation, maintenance, and sustainable development of forests and woodlands for various resources and benefits.
   • The management of forested land: This includes the planning and implementation of practices for timber production, conservation, recreation, and watershed protection.

Usage

• Forestry is typically used as an uncountable noun to refer to the field or practice as a whole.
• It is a professional and academic discipline.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• "to go into forestry": to choose a career in the science or management of forests.
  • After growing up near a national park, she decided to go into forestry.

Variants and Related Words

• Forester (n): A person who practices or is an expert in forestry.
  • The forester marked the trees for selective harvesting.
• Forest (n): A large area covered chiefly with trees and undergrowth.
  • The forest is home to many species.
• Afforestation (n): The process of planting trees to create a forest on land not previously forested.
• Deforestation (n): The clearing or thinning of forests by humans.

Synonyms

• Forest management
• Silviculture (specifically the growing and cultivation of trees)
• Arboriculture (specifically the cultivation of trees and shrubs)

Related Phrases

• Sustainable forestry: The practice of managing forest resources to meet current needs without compromising the health of the ecosystem for future generations.
• Community forestry: Forestry practices that involve local communities in management and decision-making.

Noun

1. the science of planting and caring for forests and the management of growing timber