forestry

CEFRC1

/ˈfɒɹ.ɪst.ɹi/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The science and practice of managing forests and trees.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The art and practice of planting and growing trees in forests.

Examples

  • Forestry and farming are minor components of GDP.

  • He has a degree in forestry.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Synonyms
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The science of planting and growing trees in forests.

  2. The art and practice of cultivating, exploiting and renewing forests for commercial purposes.

  3. Commercial tree farming.

More examples

In context

  • The region depends heavily on forestry for employment.

  • Tom majored in forestry.

  • She studied forestry and environmental management.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From Middle English *forestrie, *forsterie (suggested by Middle English forster, forester (“forester”)), from Old French foresterie, from forest.