Translation guide
The science, practice, and industry of managing and cultivating forests.
Referring to forestry as an academic discipline, profession, or scientific study of forest ecosystems and management.
Referring to the practical management of forests for timber production, conservation, or other purposes.
Referring to forestry in the context of public administration, policy, or national forest services.
Refers to forestry administration, typically by government agencies managing national forests and forestry policy.
林野行政の改革が進められている。
Reforms in forestry administration are being promoted.
林学 (ringaku) is the academic study of forestry, while 林業 (ringyō) is the practical industry. Use 林学 for university departments or research, and 林業 for jobs, businesses, or the economic sector.
林学を学んで林業に就職した。
I studied forestry and got a job in the forestry industry.
He majored in forestry at university.
A broader term often used in university departments, encompassing forest science, ecology, and environmental aspects.
森林科学部で研究しています。
I'm doing research in the Faculty of Forest Science.
The most common term for the forestry industry, including logging, planting, and forest management as a business.
この地域の主な産業は林業です。
The main industry in this region is forestry.
林業に従事しています。
I work in forestry.
Focuses on the management aspect, often used in contexts of sustainable forestry or conservation.
持続可能な森林管理が重要です。
Sustainable forestry is important.
A less common term, sometimes used for mountain forestry or small-scale forest operations.
山村では山林業が盛んです。
Mountain forestry thrives in rural villages.
Forestry policy, often used in discussions about laws, regulations, and national strategies.
新しい森林政策が発表された。
A new forestry policy was announced.