Origin: Germanic Old English prefix
Forestry has 2 different meanings across 1 category:
the science of planting and caring for forests and the management of growing timber
"The university program focuses on forestry, teaching students the science of planting trees and managing timber growth."
The science of planting and growing trees in forests.
"The local university offers a degree in forestry to teach students the science of planting and growing trees in forests."
In plain English: Forestry is the practice of managing and growing trees to make sure there are enough forests for people, animals, and wood products.
"The local university offers a degree in forestry to train students for forest management careers."
Usage: Forestry refers to the professional practice of managing, planting, and harvesting timber from forested lands rather than simply observing nature. It is often confused with silviculture, which specifically focuses on the biological growth of individual tree species within a stand. Use this term when discussing large-scale commercial or conservation management of woodlands instead of casual gardening activities.
From Middle English forestrie, forsterie (suggested by Middle English forster, forester ("forester")), from Old French foresterie, from forest.