Forestry Practices

6 words in this vocabulary list

noun the activity or business of cutting down trees for timber

verb to cut down trees for timber

  • The company implemented strict logging procedures to track all changes made to the system.
  • Make sure you're logging your hours accurately so we can get paid correctly.
  • I'm tired of logging in every time I want to use this app.
  • She felt like she was constantly logging her emotions in a mental journal.

noun a container in which plants are grown

  • The gardener carefully selected the appropriate planter for each type of plant in the greenhouse.
  • I found a cute planter at the store for my new succulent.
  • Check out the cool planter I snagged for my desk at work.
  • As a teacher, she saw herself as a planter of seeds, nurturing her students' growth and potential.

noun the action or act of cutting or striking with a violent or sweeping motion

verb to cut or strike with a violent or sweeping motion

  • The chef was skilled at slashing vegetables with precision.
  • I saw him slashing through the crowd to get to the front of the line.
  • She was slashing prices at the store to attract more customers.
  • His words were like a slashing sword, cutting through all the lies and deception.

noun a sustainable land use system that integrates trees and shrubs with crops or livestock in a farming system

  • Agroforestry is a sustainable land management system that integrates trees and shrubs with crops or livestock.
  • Agroforestry is like having a farm that includes trees and bushes along with the usual crops or animals.
  • Agroforestry is like farming with a twist - adding trees to the mix for extra benefits.
  • Agroforestry is like creating a harmony between agriculture and forestry for a more balanced ecosystem.

noun a bud that arises in an unusual place, such as on a stem, root, or leaf, rather than in the usual location of a leaf axil

  • An adventitious bud is a plant structure that forms in an unusual location, such as on the stem or roots.
  • Did you know that an adventitious bud can sprout on a plant's stem if it's damaged?
  • If you see a weird bud growing where it shouldn't be, that's probably an adventitious bud.
  • Sometimes, new ideas can pop up in our minds like adventitious buds, unexpectedly and out of place.

noun African cypress - a type of tree native to Africa with durable wood used for various purposes

  • The african cypress tree is known for its durability and resistance to decay.
  • Have you seen the african cypress trees in the park? They're huge!
  • That african cypress tree is lit, bro.
  • The african cypress stands tall and strong, like a symbol of resilience.