Forestry
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈfɒɹ.ɪst.ɹi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Forestry is a noun meaning (uncountable) The science of planting and growing trees in forests.
Meaning
(uncountable) The science of planting and growing trees in forests.
More Meanings
- (uncountable) The art and practice of planting and growing trees in forests.
- (uncountable) The art and practice of cultivating, exploiting and renewing forests for commercial purposes.
- (uncountable) Commercial tree farming.
- (countable) A tree farm.
- (countable) A forest-covered area.
Word Forms
- forestries
Synonyms for forestry
Depending on context, synonyms include silviculture, sylviculture.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include forest, woods, silviculture, forestation, jungle, timber.
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