silvi'culturist

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silviculture (ˈsɪlvɪˌkʌltʃə) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
the branch of forestry that is concerned with the cultivation of trees
 
[C20: silvi-, from Latin silva woodland + culture]
 
silvi'cultural
 
adj
 
silvi'culturist
 
n

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