Forestry
(noun)
- The science, art and practice of managing forests, including planting, conservation, and sustainable use.
- The management of forests and other wooded lands.
Origin:
From middle english forestrie, from old french forestrie, from forest ("forest") + -erie ("-ery"), equivalent to forest + -ery. compare middle english forestrie ("forestry"), from old french forestrie ("forestry"), from forest ("forest") + -erie ("-ery"), equivalent to forest + -ery.
Examples:
- He studied forestry in college.
- The forestry department is responsible for managing the forest.
- The company specializes in sustainable forestry practices.
- The forestry industry is important for the country's economy.
- Forestry is the management of forests, trees and related resources.