forestry
noun
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This is the management of forested land, along with associated waters and wasteland, primarily for harvesting timber, but also for conservation and recreation purposes. The harvesting and replanting of timber are the primary activities of forestry, and the main objective is to maintain a continuous supply of timber through carefully planned harvest and replacement. The forest manager is also responsible for the application of other land controls, including the protection of wildlife and the protection of forests from weeds, insects, fungal diseases, erosion, and fire. The planned management of forests originated in early medieval Europe, where laws regulated the felling of timber and the use of forests for hunting. In 1891 the US government authorized its first reserves of forested land.
Examples of forestry in a Sentence
Sarah Everett, The Spruce, 11 May 2026
Both groups’ standards include conserving water, wildlife and biodiversity as well as compliance with applicable forestry laws to keep ecosystems healthy.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
Scott, who died at age 66 in 1992, fought against numerous environmental threats, including offshore drilling, aggressive forestry and wetlands destruction.
—Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 May 2026
Impairments on its stakes in its research affiliate and a forestry company contrasted with otherwise solid results from its wealth management, trading and investment-banking operations.
—Takashi Nakamichi, Bloomberg, 27 Apr. 2026
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“Forestry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forestry. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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