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View synonyms for silviculture

silviculture

or syl·vi·cul·ture

[ sil-vi-kuhl-cher ]

noun

  1. the cultivation of forest trees; forestry.


silviculture

/ ˈsɪlvɪˌkʌltʃə /

noun

  1. the branch of forestry that is concerned with the cultivation of trees
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Derived Forms

  • ˌsilviˈcultural, adjective
  • ˌsilviˈculturist, noun
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Other Words From

  • silvi·cultur·al adjective
  • silvi·cultur·al·ly adverb
  • silvi·cultur·ist noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of silviculture1

1875–80; < Latin silvi- ( silvicolous ) + culture
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Word History and Origins

Origin of silviculture1

C20: silvi-, from Latin silva woodland + culture
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Example Sentences

"We see silviculture as part of the overall pest management strategy," says Jetton.

This led to the formation of the Imperial Forest Service, whose main mandate was to aid in British silviculture.

Each side can point to plenty of competing examples, said John Bailey, professor of silviculture and fire management at Oregon State University.

"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.

That supports the “silviculture” hypothesis, the idea that the trees were purposefully reserved or farmed for the cathedral.

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