forestry

/ˈfɒɹ.ɪst.ɹi/

FⱰɹ · ɪst · ɹi (3 syllables)

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Definition

The science of planting and growing trees in forests.

Etymology

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