sil·vi·cul·ture (s l v-k l ch r)n. The care and cultivation of forest trees; forestry. [Latin silva, forest + culture.] sil vi·cultur·al adj.sil vi·cultur·al·ly adv.sil vi·cultur·ist n. |
silviculture [ˈsɪlvɪˌkʌltʃə]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Forestry) the branch of forestry that is concerned with the cultivation of trees
[silvi-, from Latin silva woodland + culture]
silvicultural adj
silviculturist n
silviculture, sylviculture
the cultivation of forest trees; forestry. — silviculturist, sylviculturist, n.
See also: Trees
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  silviculture - the branch of forestry dealing with the development and care of forestsforestry - the science of planting and caring for forests and the management of growing timber |
Translations
silviculture
n → Waldbau m
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