silvics

noun plural but singular in construction

sil·​vics

variants or sylvics

ˈsilviks

: the study of the life history and characteristics of forest trees especially as they occur in stands and with particular reference to environmental influences

Word History

Etymology

New Latin silva, sylva + English -ics

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