forestry
gb/fˈɔɹɪstɹi/ us/fˈɔɹɪstɹi/
B2
English
~ 7100
Senses
0 senses
Noun
technical
B2
entity
1
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.
Usage pattern:
[someone] works in forestry
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes say *"a forestry"* to mean a forest. "Forestry" is usually uncountable and refers to the field or activity, not to a single forest. Say "a forest" or "a forestry project", not *"a forestry"*. Learners may also confuse "forestry" with "woodworking"; woodworking is about making things from wood, while forestry is about managing forests.
Synonyms
forest management (More general and descriptive; often used in non-technical contexts, while "forestry" can sound more like a professional or academic field.)
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silviculture (A more specialized technical term focusing mainly on the growing and tending of trees, rather than the whole field of forestry.)
Antonyms
deforestation (Refers to the removal of forests, often without sustainable management, which is the opposite goal of most forestry work.)
Collocations
sustainable forestry
|commercial forestry
|forestry management
|forestry department
|forestry commission
|forestry degree
Themes
environment
|science
|industry
|jobs
|nature
Examples
- 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.
Learner examples
- 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.
Noun
C1
entity
2
forest-based economic industry sector
The business sector that makes money by growing trees, cutting them, and making wood and other forest products.
Usage pattern:
the forestry sector in [a place]
Common mistake:
Learners may not realize that "forestry" can mean an industry, not just the science or work of caring for forests. In economic contexts, phrases like "the forestry sector" or "forestry exports" usually refer to the industry, not to academic study.
Synonyms
forest industry (Very close in meaning, but often focuses a bit more on processing activities, such as sawmills and pulp mills, while "forestry" can also include growing and harvesting.)
Antonyms
service sector (Represents non-resource-based economic activity, contrasting with forestry as a primary, resource-based industry.)
Collocations
forestry sector
|forestry industry
|forestry exports
|forestry revenues
Themes
economy
|industry
|environment
|business
|nature
Examples
- 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.
Learner examples
- 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.
Grammar
Dictionary form
forestry
IPA
GB/fˈɔɹɪstɹi/
US/fˈɔɹɪstɹi/
Syllables & stress
forestry (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (forestry)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: forestry
- Plural: forestries, forestry
Word family
Forms
forestries
noun
Core family
forest
noun A2
forester
noun
Related words
reforest
verb
reforestation
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
deforest
verb
deforestation
noun B2
Advanced or less common
afforest
verb
afforestation
noun C1
Expressions
commercial forestry
1/kəmˈɚʃəl fˈɔɹɪstɹi/
fixed phrase
forestry for profit and timber
Forestry that is done mainly to make money by selling wood and other forest products.
Examples
- Much of the lowland area has been converted to commercial forestry.
- Commercial forestry must now meet strict environmental standards.
forestry commission
1/fˈɔɹɪstɹi kəmˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
government body managing forests
A government office or agency that looks after public forests and decides forestry rules.
Examples
- The forestry commission announced new rules on tree planting.
- Local farmers met with the forestry commission to discuss land use.
forestry sector
1/fˈɔɹɪstɹi sˈɛktɚ/
fixed phrase
economic sector based on forestry
The group of all businesses and jobs that are related to forestry in a country or region.
Examples
- The forestry sector has been hit hard by falling timber prices.
- Government grants will support modernization in the forestry sector.
sustainable forestry
1/səstˈeɪnəbəl fˈɔɹɪstɹi/
fixed phrase
environmentally responsible forest management
Forestry that protects the forest and does not use more trees or resources than can grow back naturally.
Examples
- The company has committed to sustainable forestry across all of its operations.
- Sustainable forestry practices help reduce carbon emissions and protect wildlife habitats.