forestry
pronunciation
How to pronounce forestry in British English:
UK [ˈfɒrɪstri]
How to pronounce forestry in American English:
US [ˈfɔːrɪstri]
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- Noun:
- the science of planting and caring for forests and the management of growing timber
Word Origin
- forestry (n.)
- 1690s, "privilege of a royal forest," from forest (n.) + -ry or else from Old French foresterie, from forest (see forest (n.)). Meaning "science of managing forests" is from 1859.
Example
- 1. Dad worked in forestry and mum was a housewife .
- 2. Primary industries are farming , forestry and fishing .
- 3. Africa wants generous provisions for forestry .
- 4. Forestry management in indonesia has long been riddled with corruption .
- 5. Multiple factors will amplify the effects of global warming on agriculture and forestry .