forestry
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forestry
The branch of the economy concerned with the systematic management of forests. This includes planting, caring for, and harvesting trees for timber production, as well as preserving the forest's protective and recreational functions.
Eine nachhaltige Forstwirtschaft ist entscheidend für den Erhalt unserer Wälder.
Sustainable forestry is crucial for preserving our forests.
The word is made up of 'Forst' (another word for forest, often in the sense of a managed forest) and 'Wirtschaft' (management, economy). So it describes the economic use of the forest.
Er studiert Forstwirtschaft an der Universität.
He is studying forestry at the university.
The root 'Forst' also appears in other words related to the forest, for example 'der Förster' (the forester, the person who works in the forest) or 'das Forstamt' (the responsible forestry office).
Der Förster kennt jeden Baum in seinem Revier.
The forester knows every tree in his district.
'Forstwirtschaft' (forestry) is very often combined with the adjective 'nachhaltig' (sustainable), since protecting nature is a central topic in this field.
Das Unternehmen setzt auf eine nachhaltige Forstwirtschaft.
The company focuses on sustainable forestry.
agriculture
'die Landwirtschaft' and 'die Forstwirtschaft' are both branches of the economy that have to do with nature and the systematic use of land. The difference lies in the type of land and the product. 'Landwirtschaft' refers to fields, meadows, crop cultivation, and animal husbandry, for example grain, milk, or meat. 'Forstwirtschaft' refers to the forest, the care of trees, and the production of timber. Learners may confuse the words because both are connected with outdoor work and the use of nature. Remember: fields and animals belong to 'Landwirtschaft', forests and timber to 'Forstwirtschaft'.
Für die Forstwirtschaft ist es wichtig, junge Bäume nach dem Fällen wieder anzupflanzen.
For forestry, it is important to replant young trees after felling.
In dieser Region leben viele Familien von der Landwirtschaft und halten Kühe.
In this region, many families make a living from agriculture and keep cows.