forestry
nounUK /ˈfɒr.ɪ.stri/
US /ˈfɔːr.ɪ.stri/
Forestry is the job of taking care of forests and planting new trees.
She studied forestry so she could help protect the woods near her town.
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2. The science of planting and caring for forests.
Forestry classes teach students how trees grow and stay healthy.
3. The practice of managing a forest for wood and other products.
The company uses sustainable forestry to harvest timber.
4. The land covered with trees that is managed by foresters.
The forestry stretches for miles along the river.