Silviculture
The practice of controlling the establishment, growth, composition, health, and quality of forests to meet diverse needs and values of landowners.
"Glossary", FOREST RESTORATION RESEARCH UNIT, 2008. "Research for Restoring Tropical Forest Ecosystems: A Practical Guide". Biology Department, Science Faculty, Chiang Mai University, Thailand. http://www.forru.org/PDF_Files/rfrtfpdf/rfrtfappendix.pdf
The art and science of controlling the establishment, growth, composition, health and quality of forest and woodlands to meet the targeted diverse needs and values of landowners and society on a sustainable basis.
IUFRO, 2006; Responsible management of planted forests, Planted Forests and Trees Working Paper FP37E, FAO, 2006 (http://www.fao.org/3/j9256e/J9256E10.htm).