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silviculture

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silviculture: see forestry forestry, the management of forest lands for wood, water, wildlife, forage, and recreation. Because the major economic importance of the forest lies in wood and wood products, forestry has been chiefly concerned with timber management, especially reforestation,
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silviculture
the branch of forestry that is concerned with the cultivation of trees
silviculture [′sil·və‚kəl·chər]
(forestry)
The theory and practice of controlling the establishment, composition, and growth of stands of trees for any of the goods and benefits that they may be called upon to produce.
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Under a plan unveiled by Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh earlier this month, Indian authorities have decided to focus on increasing the density of woodlands through silviculture, the controlled growth and management of trees.
India's forestry plan spotlighted before climate meet by AFP / AFP Asian Edition
Under a plan unveiled by Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh earlier this month, Indian authorities have decided to focus on increasing the density of woodlands through silviculture, the controlled growth and management of trees.
India's forestry plan spotlighted before climate meet by AFP / AFP Global Edition
Under a plan unveiled by Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh earlier this month, Indian authorities have decided to focus on increasing the density of woodlands through silviculture, the controlled growth and management of trees.
India's forestry plan in spotlight by AFP / AFP South Asian Edition
 
 
 
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