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arboriculture Definition

ar·bori·cul·ture (ärbə rə kul′c̸hər, är bôr-)

noun

the scientific cultivation of trees and shrubs

Etymology: < L arbor, tree + (agri)culture

arboriculture Related Forms
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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