silvics
The study of the characteristics of trees, including especially their role in the…The study of the characteristics of trees, including especially their role in the ecology of their forest habitats; such information collected about individual trees and tree species.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)The study of the characteristics of trees, including especially their role in the ecology of their forest habitats; such information collected about individual trees and tree species.
Origin
From silva (“forest”) + -ics, from Latin silva.From silva (“forest”) + -ics, from Latin silva.
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