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Why is silviculture considered an advantageous practice in the management of forest resource?

Silviculture is the branch of forestry that deals with establishing, caring for and reproduction of trees for a variety of forest uses including wildlife habitat, timber production, and outdoor recreation.


Silviculture requires a knowledge of how various tree species grow under particular conditions of soil, climate, and spacing.


● The focus of silviculture is to generate income from the forest by increasing recognition of forestland's use for leisure and recreation.


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