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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, ..... Click the link for more information. . 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. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Miller says fire is a desirable silvicultural practice and recommends more prescribed burns. Pinchot, Olmsted suggested, could make an initial study of the estate's woodlands, noting species, growth conditions, densities, quantities of board-feet per acre, condition of soil and forest floor, and silvicultural requirements, then block out a plan of operations. One wonders what kind of planning went into these silvicultural practices. |
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