Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

silvicultura

Noun

/sɪl.vɪˈkʌl.tʃər/

Definition

Silviculture is the practice of managing and cultivating forests and woodlands for various purposes.

Examples

Silviculture plays a crucial role in sustainable forestry practices.
The course on silviculture covers techniques for tree planting and forest management.
She pursued a degree in silviculture to better understand forest ecosystems.

Meaning

It refers to the science of growing and caring for trees in forested areas, often aiming to produce timber, conserve biodiversity, or manage land for ecological balance.