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forestry


Meanings
  • noun

    The management, cultivation, and harvesting of forests and forest products.

    - "Forestry is an important industry in countries with large forested areas."
    - "The forestry department manages the national parks and forests."
    - "The forestry sector provides employment opportunities for many people."

Synonyms

silviculture , sylviculture
Variants
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forestries , forestry
Etymology
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The term 'forestry' comes from the Old French word 'forest' meaning 'wooded land' and the suffix '-ry' denoting the practice or occupation related to it.


Trivia
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  1. The largest forest in the world is the Amazon Rainforest, covering over 6.7 million square miles.

  2. The first recorded evidence of forest management dates back to ancient China around 2000 BC.

  3. The global forestry industry employs over 10 million people directly and indirectly.


Related Concepts
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  1. Silviculture: The science and art of growing and tending forests to produce wood, fiber, and other forest products.

  2. Forest ecology: The study of the interactions between the various living organisms and their physical environment within a forest ecosystem.


Culture
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Forestry has been a significant part of human history, with evidence of forest management dating back to ancient civilizations. It continues to be an essential industry for providing timber, fuel, and other forest products, as well as maintaining ecological balance and preserving biodiversity.

How to Memorize "forestry"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a forest with trees being planted, grown, and harvested for various uses.
    - Visualize the forestry workers managing the forest, maintaining the health of the trees, and collecting forest products.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'forestry' with the image of a healthy, thriving forest.
    - Remember that forestry involves the management of forests for various purposes, including timber production and conservation.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Forests are for people' to help remember the meaning of forestry.


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