silviculture

noun

sil·vi·cul·ture ˈsil-və-ˌkəl-chər

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

silvicultural

ˌsil-və-ˈkəl-chə-rəl

-ˈkəlch-rəl

adjective

silviculturally

ˌsil-və-ˈkəl-chə-rə-lē

-ˈkəlch-rə-lē

adverb

silviculturist

ˌsil-və-ˈkəl-chə-rist

-ˈkəlch-rist

noun

Word History

Etymology

French, from Latin silva + cultura culture

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of silviculture was in 1880

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“Silviculture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/silviculture. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.

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