forester
noun
for·est·er
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Definition of forester
(Entry 1 of 2)
Forester
biographical name
For·es·ter
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, ˈfär-\
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Definition of Forester (Entry 2 of 2)
C(ecil) S(cott) 1899–1966 British writer
Examples of forester in a Sentence
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The McKinley Fire was estimated at 3,000 acres as of Monday afternoon, said John See, a forester with the Anchorage Fire Department who was also working this week as an Alaska Division of Forestry spokesman. — Annie Zak, Anchorage Daily News, "As Southcentral Alaska winds ease, crews battling Susitna Valley wildfire work to gain control," 20 Aug. 2019 Wing was a research forester with the U.S. Forest Service, and held a doctorate from Oregon State University, according to his obituary. — oregonlive.com, "Wife of Oregon man gored to death by yak sues 911 for failing to respond to his call, $7 million lawsuit says," 19 Aug. 2019 Given the threat, Fei said state foresters should continue monitoring woodlands for signs of disease and implementing protective measures like bans on moving infected wood. — NBC News, "Survey of U.S. forests ties tree-killing insects to climate change," 15 Aug. 2019 Zader said the applicant has reached an agreement with the city forester and is now requesting to remove only seven trees out of the original 15. — Jennifer Whidden, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "A former nursing home site in Mequon is one step closer to being rezoned for retail and entertainment," 12 June 2019 According to a forester on a neighboring property, the fire burned south, partly along Usal Road. — Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, "About 100 campers stranded in Usal Creek fire along Mendocino Coast," 30 July 2019 Over the past two decades, Mescalero foresters have worked about half the reservation, targeting overgrown areas. — AZCentral.com, "Amid winding mountain roads, a village pushes back its encroaching fire threat," 23 July 2019 Working on national lands helps keep the Texas A&M Forest Service foresters current on local timber markets and silvicultural practices. — Staff Report, Houston Chronicle, "Texas breaks new ground in effort to keep our forests healthy," 28 June 2019 State foresters argued the logging was essential for forest health. — Emily Hopkins, Indianapolis Star, "Can cutting trees be good for Indiana forests? Or is it just about timber profits?," 11 Feb. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'forester.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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forester
noun
English Language Learners Definition of forester
: a person whose job is to take care of forests by planting trees, cutting down trees, etc.
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