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forestry

fo·restry

UK/ˈfɒɹ.ɪst.ɹi/ US/ˈfɑɹ.ɪst.ɹi/ rare

noun

1.

the science of planting and caring for forests and the management of growing timber

Origin

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

Phrases

  • forestry machine

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