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

Derived Forms

• ˌsilviˈcultural, adjective
• ˌsilviˈculturist, noun

Other Words From

• silvi·cultur·al adjective
• silvi·cultur·al·ly adverb
• silvi·cultur·ist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of silviculture¹

1875–80; < Latin silvi- ( silvicolous ) + culture

Word History and Origins

Origin of silviculture¹

C20: silvi-, from Latin silva woodland + culture

Example Sentences

"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

Related Words

• afforestation