silviculture
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of silviculture
1875–80; < Latin silvi- ( see silvicolous) + culture
Example Sentences
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"We see silviculture as part of the overall pest management strategy," says Jetton.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 18, 2023
This led to the formation of the Imperial Forest Service, whose main mandate was to aid in British silviculture.
From Scientific American ● Mar. 3, 2023
"All these steps are in the right direction, but the challenge is big and complex," said John Bailey, professor of silviculture and fire management at Oregon State University.
From Fox News ● May 27, 2021
These are experts in a range of disciplines — silviculture, wildlife, soils, geology, disease, tree physiology — as well as in all aspects of forest management and harvesting.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 12, 2018
In this office there are four branches—operation, grazing, silviculture and products—each of which directs that part of the work which belongs to it, dealing directly with the supervisor.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 6 "Foraminifera" to "Fox, Edward" by Various
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