Silviculture - Wikipedia
WEBSilviculture is the practice of controlling the growth, composition/structure, as well as quality of forests to meet values and needs, specifically timber production. The name comes from the Latin silvi- ('forest') and culture ('growing'). The study of forests and woods is termed silvology.
Silviculture - US Forest Service
WEBSilviculture is the art and science of controlling the establishment, growth, composition, health, and quality of forests and woodlands to meet the diverse needs and values of landowners and society such as wildlife habitat, timber, water resources, restoration, and recreation on a sustainable basis.
Silviculture | US Forest Service Research and Development
WEBJul 29, 2022 · Silviculture is the science of controlling the establishment, growth, composition, and health of forests and woodlands.
The changing culture of silviculture - Oxford Academic
WEBNov 13, 2021 · In this piece, we argue that silviculturists are gradually shifting from the application of empirically derived silvicultural scenarios to new sets of approaches, methods and practices, a process that calls for broadening our conception of silviculture as a scientific discipline.
Silviculture | SILVICULTURE RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
WEBThe practice of silviculture involves a range of activities that influence the structure, function and growth of forest stands, specifically site preparation, natural and artificial regeneration, thinning, pruning, harvesting, and the management of pests, diseases, and invasive species.
Silviculture | forestry | Britannica
WEBdefinition. In forestry: Silviculture. Silviculture is the branch of forestry concerned with the theory and practice of controlling forest establishment, composition, and growth. Like forestry itself, silviculture is an applied science that rests ultimately upon the more fundamental natural and social sciences.
Silviculture - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics
WEBSilviculture can be defined as the art and science of controlling the composition, structure, and dynamics of forests. Although the traditional focus of silviculture was on timber production, modern silviculturalists are expected to respond to society's often conflicting demands about forests.
WEBNatural-forest silviculture can be defined as the practice of controlling the establishment, growth, composition, health and quality of natural forests to meet diverse needs and values.
Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) Toolbox - Food and …
WEBSilvicultural practice consists of the interventions applied to forests to maintain or enhance their utility for specific purposes, such as the production of wood and other forest products, biodiversity conservation, recreation and the provision of environmental services.
Silvicultural Systems - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics
WEBSilvicultural systems are geared towards creating favorable ecological conditions for particular species, depending on its demands (Figures 14–16 ). Ensuring protection against the main wind direction, as well as providing an infrastructure for felling and extraction, with an adequate road and timber extraction line system, are further …
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