Question

Which of the following deals with establishment, growth and reproduction of timber trees?

• A. Afforestation
• B. Silviculture
• C. Horticulture
• D. Agroforestry

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Silviculture is the science and art of growing and tending forest crops, based on a knowledge of silvics, i.e., the study of the life history and general characteristics of forest trees and stands, with particular reference to locality factors. More particularly, silviculture is the theory and practice of controlling the establishment, composition, constitution, and growth of forests. The study of forests and woods is termed silvology. Hence, the establishment, growth and reproduction of timber trees is silviculture.

So, the correct answer is 'silviculture'.