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In which to foster timber production? (6)

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I believe the answer is:

forest

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'in which' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot see how one could define the other.

'foster timber production?' is the wordplay.
'foster' anagrams to 'FOREST'.
But, I am not sure how this is indicated.

'to' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for forest that I've seen before include "eg Sherwood" , "See 15" , "large area covered with trees" , "Large densely wooded area" , "Dense woodland" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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