FORESTRY - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

the science of planting and caring for forests and the management of growing timber

Categories: Biology, Biological science

Synonyms

Forestry

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "forestry" comes from Old French foresterie.

🧩 Fun Fact

English has both Germanic and French words for the same things—'begin' vs 'commence', 'help' vs 'assist'.