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Forestry helps protect healthy trees.
What does Forestry mean?
the study and care of forests
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The science and work of planting, caring for, and managing forests.
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She studied forestry in college.
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Forestry decisions can affect wildlife, water, and local communities.
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What does forestry mean?
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to forestry?
Forest Management is close in meaning to forestry.
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Which word or phrase is most opposite in meaning to forestry?
Deforestation is the opposite because it contrasts with forestry, which means the study and care of forests.
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WordForestry.
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MeaningForestry means the study and care of forests.
ExampleExample: Forestry helps protect healthy trees.
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- for · uh · stree
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- for
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- stree
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- Put a little extra energy on for.
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Synonyms
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forest managementClose in meaning in many contexts.
silvicultureClose in meaning in many contexts.
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deforestationUseful contrast for understanding the word.
neglectUseful contrast for understanding the word.
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forestry
noun
forestries
Plural form of forestry.
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