silviculture
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
- silvicultural adjective
- silviculturally adverb
- silviculturist noun
Etymology
Origin of silviculture
1875–80; < Latin silvi- ( silvicolous ) + culture
Example Sentences
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"We see silviculture as part of the overall pest management strategy," says Jetton.
From Science Daily
This led to the formation of the Imperial Forest Service, whose main mandate was to aid in British silviculture.
From Scientific American
Each side can point to plenty of competing examples, said John Bailey, professor of silviculture and fire management at Oregon State University.
From Seattle Times
"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
That supports the “silviculture” hypothesis, the idea that the trees were purposefully reserved or farmed for the cathedral.
From Science Magazine
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