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forestry
forestry
noun for·est·ry \ˈfȯr-ə-strē, ˈfär-\
: the science and practice of caring for forests
Full Definition of FORESTRY
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a : the science of developing, caring for, or cultivating forests b : the management of growing timber
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Examples of FORESTRY
- She studied forestry in college.
First Known Use of FORESTRY
1823
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