forestry
/ˈfɒɹ.ɪst.ɹi/ noun B2- The science of planting and growing trees in forests. · She studied forestry and environmental management.
- The art and practice of planting and growing trees in forests.
- The art and practice of cultivating, exploiting and renewing forests for commercial purposes. · sustainable forestry· The region depends heavily on forestry for employment.
- Commercial tree farming.
- A tree farm.
- A forest-covered area.
Plural forestries
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