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Definitions for silviculture
ˈsɪl vɪˌkʌl tʃərsil·vi·cul·ture

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. silviculturenoun

    the branch of forestry dealing with the development and care of forests

Wiktionary

  1. silviculturenoun

    The care and development of forests in order to obtain a product or provide a benefit; forestry.

  2. Etymology: From Latin silva (forest) + cultūra (cultivation).

Wikipedia

  1. Silviculture

    Silviculture is the practice of controlling the growth, composition/structure, and quality of forests to meet values and needs, specifically timber production. The name comes from the Latin silvi- ('forest') and culture ('growing'). The study of forests and woods is termed silvology. Silviculture also focuses on making sure that the treatment(s) of forest stands are used to conserve and improve their productivity.Generally, silviculture is the science and art of growing and cultivating forest crops, based on a knowledge of silvics (the study of the life-history and general characteristics of forest trees and stands, with particular reference to local/regional factors). The focus of silviculture is the control, establishment and management of forest stands. The distinction between forestry and silviculture is that silviculture is applied at the stand-level, while forestry is a broader concept. Adaptive management is common in silviculture, while forestry can include natural/conserved land without stand-level management and treatments being applied.

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  1. silviculture

    Silviculture is the branch of forestry that involves the care, cultivation, and management of forest trees, including the propagation, planting, and growth control of forest stands for value and sustainability. It integrates principles from fields like ecology, pathology, and biology to manage and maintain healthy forests.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Silviculturenoun

    see Sylviculture

  2. Etymology: [Cf. F. silviculture.]

Wikidata

  1. Silviculture

    Silviculture is the practice of controlling the establishment, growth, composition, health, and quality of forests to meet diverse needs and values. The name comes from the Latin silvi- + culture. The study of forests and woods is termed silvology. To some the distinction between forestry and silviculture is that silviculture is applied at the stand level and forestry is broader. For example John D. Matthews says "complete regimes for regenerating, tending, and harvesting forests" are called "silvicultural systems". So active management is required for silviculture, whereas forestry can be natural, conserved land without a stand level treatment being applied. A common taxonomy divides silviculture into regenerating, tending and harvesting techniques.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of silviculture in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of silviculture in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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