Forestry Service
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Forestry service (Russia) — The forestry service [From German Forsteidienst ] was a form of alternative service offered to Russian Mennonites in lieu of military service in Russia from 1881 to 1918. At its peak during World War I, 7000 men served in forestry and… … Wikipedia
Forestry Commission — Forestry Com|mis|sion, the an organization that is responsible for taking care of forests in the UK. In the US there is a similar organization called the Forest Service … Dictionary of contemporary English
forestry — /fawr euh stree, for /, n. 1. the science of planting and taking care of trees and forests. 2. the process of establishing and managing forests; forestation. 3. forestland. [1685 95; < MF foresterie. See FOREST, RY] * * * Management of forested… … Universalium
Forestry in Argentina — The forestry sector in Argentina experienced significant growth rates in the last five years between 2001 and 2006. An estimated 1.115 million hectares were planted as of 2005. It is estimated that this year, between 40,000 to 50,000 hectares… … Wikipedia
Forestry in Russia — The timber industry is a significant contributor to the economy of Russia, worth around 20 billion dollars per year. There are significant profits to be made selling timber to China in particular, and there have been allegations of illegal… … Wikipedia
forestry — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. woodcraft, silviculture; dendrology, forestage; conservation; [reforestation. See agriculture. II (Roget s IV) n. Syn. forest management, forest ranging, ranger service, arboriculture, dendrology,… … English dictionary for students
Canadian Forest Service — The Canadian Forest Service (CFS) is a sector of the Canadian government department of Natural Resources Canada. Part of the federal government since 1899, the CFS is a science based policy organization responsible for promoting the sustainable… … Wikipedia
Civilian Public Service — The Civilian Public Service (CPS) provided conscientious objectors in the United States an alternative to military service during World War II. From 1941 to 1947, nearly 12,000 draftees, willing to serve their country in some capacity but… … Wikipedia
Indian Forest Service — The Indian Forest Service (IFS) is the forestry service of India. It is one of the three All India Services of the Indian government, along with the Indian Administrative Service and Indian Police Service; its employees are recruited by the… … Wikipedia
Alternative service — is a form of national service performed in lieu of conscription for various reasons, such as conscientious objection, inadequate health, or political reasons. See labour battalion for examples of the latter case. Alternative service usually… … Wikipedia
United States Forest Service — USFS redirects here. For the figure skating organization, see U.S. Figure Skating. For the other U.S. Government branch, see United States Foreign Service. United States Forest Service Logo of the United States Forest Service … Wikipedia
