Silviculture is the practice of controlling the establishment, growth, composition, health, and quality of forests to meet diverse needs and values. The name comes from the Latin silvi- (forest) + culture (as in growing). The study of forests and woods is termed silvology. Silviculture also focuses on making sure that the treatment(s) of forest stands are used to preserve and to better their productivity. silviculture is the science and art of growing and tending forest crops, based on a knowledge of silvics
Silviculture book is a very important book for the Agroforestry students because the Silviculture branch is that of forest which deals with the establishment, development care, and reproduction of stand of timber. the art and science of cultivation of forest crops. generally characteristic of forest trees and crops with particular reference to environmental factors as fundamental for the practice of silviculture.