B2nounenvironmentwork
US/ˈfɔːr.ɪst.ri/
UK/ˈfɒr.ɪst.ri/
the work of planting, caring for and managing forests
In context
He studied forestry at university and now works for the park service.
Forestry provides jobs for thousands of people in rural areas.
The government has new rules for forestry to protect wildlife.
Words that go with forestry
noun + noun
- forestry industryThe forestry industry employs many local workers.
- forestry managementGood forestry management protects the soil.
- forestry workerA forestry worker checks the trees for disease.
- forestry commissionThe forestry commission owns most of this land.
verb + noun
- study forestryShe decided to study forestry.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
a big forestryCorrect: a big forest