the work of cutting down trees for timber
"The forestry crew spent the summer logging pine trees to supply lumber for the new construction project."
An act or instance of logging (cutting trees).
"The company began logging in the northern forest to supply timber for construction."
In plain English: Logging is the act of cutting down trees to get wood for things like paper and building materials.
"The company is investing heavily in logging to build new houses and furniture."
Usage: In forestry contexts, this noun refers specifically to the commercial practice of cutting down and transporting timber from forests. It is often confused with general computer data recording when used in unrelated sentences.
present participle of log
"The captain ordered logging to keep track of every expense during the voyage."