German word

Forstamt

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfɔɐ̯stˌamt/

Meaning

  • neuter nounforestry office

Example

Die Forstämter kontrollieren den Wald regelmäßig.

The forestry offices regularly inspect the forest.

Illustration for Forstamt (forestry office)

More examples

Die Zuständigkeit des Forstamts umfasst auch die Verkehrssicherung im Wald.

The forestry office's jurisdiction also includes ensuring safety in the forest.

Core concept

A public office where forest maps, work plans, and protection measures are coordinated.

Common phrases

  • im Forstamt arbeiten

    work at the forestry office

  • Zuständigkeit des Forstamts

    jurisdiction of the forestry office

Similar words

Förster: A forestry professional who inspects woodland and carries out planting, felling, and other fieldwork.
Revier: A defined forest district assigned to one manager for ongoing oversight.

Definition in German

Forstamt ist eine staatliche oder kommunale Behörde, die für Planung, Pflege und Schutz von Wäldern zuständig ist.

Word origin

'Forstamt' combines Forst, a German term for forest land, with Amt, an office or authority, forming a compound for a forest authority.

Usage tips

  • 'Forstamt' is neuter, so the definite article is 'das', and its plural is 'Forstämter'.

Other meanings

  • forest departmentnoun

Related words

  • Forstarbeiterforest workernoun
  • Forstschutzgebietforest protection areanoun

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