noun
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the science of planting and caring for trees
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the planting and management of forests
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rare forest land
Etymology
Origin of forestry
From the Middle French word foresterie, dating back to 1685–95. See forest, -ry
Example Sentences
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Moorland, forestry and rural environments were "extremely vulnerable", with even small flames having "devastating consequences", Dyson said.
From BBC
Yet since 2014, the "community forestry" mechanism has allowed them to acquire their own concessions indefinitely -- each potentially stretching to up 50,000 hectares -- provided they are managed sustainably.
From Barron's
Deere also now sees small agriculture and turf and construction and forestry net sales each increasing 15% for the fiscal year, up from its prior forecast of 10% growth for both segments.
Indonesia's environment and forestry ministries did not respond to AFP's request for comment.
From Barron's
Aboubakr Al-Tayeb, who oversees Khartoum's forestry administration, said the damage "affects not only Khartoum, but Sudan and the wider African continent."
From Barron's
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