sil·vi·cul·ture / ˈsilviˌkəlchər/ • n. the growing and cultivation of trees.DERIVATIVES: sil·vi·cul·tur·al / ˌsilviˈkəlchərəl/ adj.sil·vi·cul·tur·ist / ˌsilviˈkəlchərist/ n.

silviculture The management of forests or woodlands for the benefit of the entire ecosystem, regardless of whether the land is being exploited commercially for the production of timber and other wood products. Sometimes the term is used interchangeably with ‘forestry’, but is more comprehensive. Compare arboriculture.

silviculture The cultivation of forest trees, or woodland management for timber and other wood products. Sometimes the term is used interchangeably with ‘forestry’, but usually it implies a more holistic approach.