forestry
noun
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This is the management of forested land, along with associated waters and wasteland, primarily for harvesting timber, but also for conservation and recreation purposes. The harvesting and replanting of timber are the primary activities of forestry, and the main objective is to maintain a continuous supply of timber through carefully planned harvest and replacement. The forest manager is also responsible for the application of other land controls, including the protection of wildlife and the protection of forests from weeds, insects, fungal diseases, erosion, and fire. The planned management of forests originated in early medieval Europe, where laws regulated the felling of timber and the use of forests for hunting. In 1891 the US government authorized its first reserves of forested land.
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Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Max Braswell, executive vice president of the Arkansas Forestry Association, said the forestry industry has come under significant economic pressure due to tariffs, high interest rates and a cooling housing market.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2025
Men who worked in agriculture and forestry often retreated to the cities and towns of sunny southern California for the winter.
—JSTOR Daily, 21 Oct. 2025
Unlike other cities that create a 10-year plan, Pittsburg aims to develop a 40-year urban forestry master plan to be better prepared for climate change, sustainability, and budget limitations, said Farmer.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2025
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“Forestry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forestry. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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