Silvics
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-005287
The study of the life history and general characteristics of forest trees and stands, with particular reference to environmental factors. It examines how individual tree species grow, reproduce, and interact with their surroundings, including climate, soil, and other organisms. Understanding silvics informs decisions in forest management, such as species selection for reforestation or thinning regimes.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-005287 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Forestry and timber |
| Translations | German: Silviks; Spanish: silvicultura; French: sylviculture |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-005287",
"term": "Silvics",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "The study of the life history and general characteristics of forest trees and stands, with particular reference to environmental factors. It examines how individual tree species grow, reproduce, and interact with their surroundings, including climate, soil, and other organisms. Understanding silvics informs decisions in forest management, such as species selection for reforestation or thinning regimes.",
"subject": "Forestry and timber",
"translations": {
"de": "Silviks",
"es": "silvicultura",
"fr": "sylviculture"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/silvics/"
}
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