forestry

noun for·est·ry \ˈfȯr-ə-strē, ˈfär-\

: the science and practice of caring for forests

Full Definition of FORESTRY

a : the science of developing, caring for, or cultivating forests

b : the management of growing timber

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noun for·est·ry \ˈfȯr-ə-strē\

: the science and practice of caring for forests

— for·est·er \-stər\ noun

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