silviculture
/ˈsɪlvɪˌkʌltʃər/
noun
- The practice of controlling the establishment, growth, composition, health, and quality of forests to meet specific needs, such as timber production or conservation.
- Silviculture involves planting trees, thinning forests, and controlling pests.
- He studied silviculture to learn how to manage forests sustainably.
- The government promotes silviculture to combat deforestation.