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Definition of forestry

forestry

/ˈfɔːr.ə.stri/
for · est · ry
Plural:forestries
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Adjective:forestral
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1

The science, art, and practice of planting, managing, conserving, and caring for forests and associated natural resources.

Example

"She earned a university degree in forestry and now works to restore degraded woodland ecosystems."

2

Wooded land or an extensive expanse of forest, especially when managed for timber production or ecological conservation.

Example

"The hiking trail winds through several miles of commercial forestry before reaching the open moorland."

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• Nearby Words

forested
forester
forestland
forestry
foretaste
foretell
foreteller

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 16th century, formed in English from 'forest' and the suffix '-ry', partly modeled on French 'foresterie'. Originally referring to the legal administration of royal hunting forests, it evolved in the 19th century to denote the modern scientific management and conservation of woodlands.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Forestry. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/forestry
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