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silviculture

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sil·vi·cul·ture  (slv-klchr)
n.
The care and cultivation of forest trees; forestry.
[Latin silva, forest + culture.]
silvi·cultur·al adj.
silvi·cultur·al·ly adv.
silvi·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
Noun1.silviculture - the branch of forestry dealing with the development and care of forestssilviculture - the branch of forestry dealing with the development and care of forests
forestry - the science of planting and caring for forests and the management of growing timber
Translations
silviculture [ˈsɪlvɪˌkʌltʃəʳ] N → silvicultura f
silviculture
n → Waldbau m
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Under a plan unveiled by Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh earlier this month, Indian authorities have decided to focus on increasing the density of woodlands through silviculture, the controlled growth and management of trees.
India's forestry plan spotlighted before climate meet by AFP / AFP Asian Edition
Under a plan unveiled by Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh earlier this month, Indian authorities have decided to focus on increasing the density of woodlands through silviculture, the controlled growth and management of trees.
India's forestry plan spotlighted before climate meet by AFP / AFP Global Edition
Under a plan unveiled by Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh earlier this month, Indian authorities have decided to focus on increasing the density of woodlands through silviculture, the controlled growth and management of trees.
India's forestry plan in spotlight by AFP / AFP South Asian Edition
 
 
 
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