silviculture
/ˈsil-və-ˌkəl-chər/ (ame, mw)
silviculture — noun
1. the science and practice of growing and managing trees in forests to produce use
the science and practice of growing and managing trees in forests to produce useful resources such as wood while keeping the forest healthy for the long term
Dr. Chen studied silviculture at the university for three years before joining the forest service.
study X to — purpose infinitive pattern
After the wildfire, the silviculture team planted oak and maple trees on the burned hillside.
Amara wrote a detailed report on the best silviculture methods for tropical rainforests in West Africa.
Good silviculture keeps forests healthy by controlling pests and removing weak or diseased trees.
The government launched a new silviculture program to restore native forests across the northern region.
- forestry
much broader field that includes timber production, economics, policy, recreation, and conservation alongside tree cultivation
- arboriculture
the care of individual trees (in gardens, parks, or streets) rather than whole forest ecosystems
- forest management
includes business planning and land-use decisions that go beyond the biological side of growing trees
- deforestation
the clearing or removal of forests, the opposite of cultivating and maintaining them
文法句型
silviculture + noun (attributive)
in silviculture
用法筆記
A technical term from forestry science. It is more specific than 'forestry', which also covers economics, recreation, and conservation policy.