Forestry
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Forestry
Forestry (pronunciation: /ˈfɔːrɪstri/) is the science, art, and craft of creating, managing, using, conserving, and repairing forests, woodlands, and associated resources for human and environmental benefits. Forestry is practiced in plantations and natural stands.
Etymology
The term "forestry" is derived from the Latin word "forestis", which means "outside", referring to areas outside of human settlements that were covered with trees.
Related Terms
- Silviculture: The practice of controlling the establishment, growth, composition, health, and quality of forests to meet diverse needs and values.
- Arboriculture: The cultivation, management, and study of individual trees, shrubs, vines, and other perennial woody plants.
- Agroforestry: A land use management system in which trees or shrubs are grown around or among crops or pastureland.
- Urban Forestry: The care and management of tree populations in urban settings for the purpose of improving the urban environment.
- Sustainable Forestry: The practice of forest management that maintains the biodiversity, productivity, regeneration capacity, vitality, and potential to fulfill relevant ecological, economic, and social functions at local, national, and global levels.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Forestry
- Wikipedia's article - Forestry
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