Amenage

/ˌæməˈnɑːʒ/ noun

Definition

The management or improvement of land, particularly in forestry; the process of tending forests or land.

Etymology

From French 'aménagement' (management, arrangement), derived from 'ménage' (household management). The word entered English forestry terminology in the 19th century through French technical usage.

Kelly Says

In forest science, amenage is a fancy word for the careful, long-term management of woodlands to keep them healthy and productive. It's the reason some forests have been harvested sustainably for hundreds of years!

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