arboriculture
arboriculture
Definition
ar·bori·cul·ture (är′bə rə kul′c̸hər, är bôr′-)
noun
the scientific cultivation of trees and shrubs
Etymology: < L arbor, tree + (agri)culture
ar′·bori·cul′·tur·ist noun
arboriculture
Usage Examples
Adjective modifier
- professional: Its mission is " to foster a greater appreciation for trees and to promote the research, technology and practice of professional arboriculture " .
- modern: Here is an example of why the blacksmiths of the 1960s should not be allowed a niche in modern arboriculture!
- local: Meet The Staff Guy Watson Technical Officer Guy's career in arboriculture includes contracting, consulting and local government arboriculture.
Modifies a noun
- industry: Members are from across the forestry and arboriculture industry, with representatives from major industry bodies and organizations.
- journal: Details are provided of personnel, services and articles published in arboriculture journals and magazines.
Noun used with modifier
- utility: Utility arboriculture is a sector of the industry generating £ 150 million of arboricultural work a year.
- government: Meet The Staff Guy Watson Technical Officer Guy's career in arboriculture includes contracting, consulting and local government arboriculture.
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