What is Forestry?
Forestry is the science, art, and practice of sustainably managing forested resources for the benefit of humans.
- Forestry is both a science and an art.
It is rooted in the basic sciences of biology, chemistry and mathematics and is performed with the applied sciences of ecology, silviculture, and management. While science guides the decisions of a forester, it does not make them for him or her. Foresters must apply their knowledge in a decision-making arena where good solutions are not always obvious, conflicting human interests must be considered, and conflicting opinions must be compromised. This need for experienced judgment, diplomacy and tact constitutes the art of forestry.
Ref:
https://forestry.ca.uky.edu/what-is-forestry