German Conversation · Level 117
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German word
Forstwirtschaft
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈfɔɐ̯stˌvɪɐ̯tʃaft/
Meaning
- feminine nounforestry
Example
Die Forstwirtschaft schafft Arbeitsplätze in ländlichen Regionen.
Forestry creates jobs in rural regions.
More examples
Die Forstwirtschaft unterliegt strengen gesetzlichen Vorgaben.
Forestry is subject to strict legal requirements.
Core concept
The organized work of keeping forests healthy while obtaining useful products from them.
Common phrases
nachhaltige Forstwirtschaft
sustainable forestry
Forstwirtschaft betreiben
practice forestry
die Forstwirtschaft fördern
promote forestry
Similar words
Wald: A natural area covered densely with trees and other woodland vegetation.
Forst: A managed forest area used for forestry and the production of timber.
Forstbetrieb: An organization or business that manages forests, grows saplings, and harvests timber.
Holzwirtschaft: The industry that processes harvested wood into usable products.
Definition in German
Die wirtschaftliche Nutzung und Pflege von Wäldern, einschließlich Bewirtschaftung, Schutz und Holzernte.
Word origin
The German compound uses Forst for a managed forest and Wirtschaft for its economic use and administration.
Usage tips
- Forstwirtschaft names the sector or practice, whereas a Forstbetrieb is an individual forestry operation or business.
Other meanings
- forest managementnoun
Opposites
- Naturschutznature conservationnoun
Related words
- forstwirtschaftlichforestry-relatedadjective
- Forstwirtschaftsplanforest management plannoun
- Forstwirtschaftsverbandforestry associationnoun