forestry
science and practice of forest management
The study and work of taking care of forests, growing trees, and using forest land in a planned way.
[someone] works in forestry
- She studied forestry at university and now manages a large national park.
- Modern forestry combines ecology, economics, and social science to decide how forests should be used.
- The government increased funding for forestry to improve wildfire prevention and habitat protection.
- Advances in digital mapping have changed the way forestry is planned and monitored.
- Good forestry practices can balance timber production with the conservation of wildlife.
- He works in forestry and takes care of large forest areas.
- My cousin wants to study forestry because she loves trees and nature.
- Forestry helps people use wood but still protect the forest.
- The college offers a two-year forestry program.
- Modern forestry tries to protect animals that live in the forest.
forest-based economic industry sector
The business sector that makes money by growing trees, cutting them, and making wood and other forest products.
the forestry sector in [a place]
- Forestry is one of the country's largest export industries.
- Climate policies are changing how investments flow into the forestry sector.
- Many rural communities depend on forestry for employment and local income.
- The report predicts slow but steady growth in international forestry markets.
- Forestry and mining are the two main drivers of the regional economy.
- Forestry is an important industry in this region.
- Many people in this town have jobs in forestry.
- The government wants to grow the forestry sector.
- Forestry exports bring in a lot of money for the country.
- Some farmers are moving from farming to forestry.
- Base: forestry
- Plural: forestries, forestry
commercial forestry
1forestry for profit and timber
Forestry that is done mainly to make money by selling wood and other forest products.
- Much of the lowland area has been converted to commercial forestry.
- Commercial forestry must now meet strict environmental standards.
forestry commission
1government body managing forests
A government office or agency that looks after public forests and decides forestry rules.
- The forestry commission announced new rules on tree planting.
- Local farmers met with the forestry commission to discuss land use.
forestry sector
1economic sector based on forestry
The group of all businesses and jobs that are related to forestry in a country or region.
- The forestry sector has been hit hard by falling timber prices.
- Government grants will support modernization in the forestry sector.
sustainable forestry
1environmentally responsible forest management
Forestry that protects the forest and does not use more trees or resources than can grow back naturally.
- The company has committed to sustainable forestry across all of its operations.
- Sustainable forestry practices help reduce carbon emissions and protect wildlife habitats.