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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Ash Reynolds, NBC News, 25 Dec. 2024
The DeHaan estate spans 151 acres, including the 60-room mansion, private lake, outdoor gardens and a portion of the surrounding forestry.
—Bradley Hohulin, The Indianapolis Star, 20 Dec. 2024
If confirmed by the Senate, Rollins would lead a 100,000-person agency with offices in every county in the country, whose remit includes farm and nutrition programs, forestry, home and farm lending, food safety, rural development, agricultural research, trade and more.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 24 Nov. 2024
As well as being a similar age, Parsons, 33, had a background in forestry and had previously used drones for surveying purposes.
—Tristan Kennedy, WIRED, 7 Oct. 2024
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“Forestry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forestry. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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