forestry
noun/ˈfɔrəstri/
Frequency rank: #6,131 most common English word
Meaning
the science and practice of managing and caring for forests.
Example sentence
He studied forestry at university and now works to protect forests around the world.
Synonyms & related words
- silviculture
- arboriculture
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