silvics

[ sil-viks ]

noun

, (used with a singular verb)

1. the scientific study of trees and their environment.

Word History and Origins

Origin of silvics¹

First recorded in 1945–50; from Latin silv(a) “woodland” + -ics

Example Sentences

A man may be a poor Forester who knows Silvics, but no man can be a good Forester who does not.

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