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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.
The standard term for the academic study of forestry, including silviculture, forest ecology, and management.
He majored in forestry at university.
A broader term often used in university departments, encompassing forest science, ecology, and environmental aspects.
I'm doing research in the Faculty of Forest Science.
Referring to the practical management of forests for timber production, conservation, or other purposes.
The most common term for the forestry industry, including logging, planting, and forest management as a business.
The main industry in this region is forestry.
Focuses on the management aspect, often used in contexts of sustainable forestry or conservation.
A less common term, sometimes used for mountain forestry or small-scale forest operations.
Mountain forestry thrives in rural villages.
Referring to forestry in the context of public administration, policy, or national forest services.
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.
I studied forestry and got a job in the forestry industry.
I work in forestry.
Sustainable forestry is important.
A new forestry policy was announced.