silvics

[ sil-viks ]
/ ˈsɪl vɪks /

noun (used with a singular verb)

the scientific study of trees and their environment.

Origin of silvics

1945–50; < Latin silv(a) woodland + -ics

Words nearby silvics

silvester i, silvester ii, silvia, silvichemical, silvicolous, silvics, silviculture, silymarin, sim, sim card, sim.

Example sentences from the Web for silvics

  • A man may be a poor Forester who knows Silvics, but no man can be a good Forester who does not.

    The Training of a Forester |Gifford Pinchot