Definitions

dendrology

[den-drol-uh-jee] / dɛnˈdrɒl ə dʒi /

NOUN

botany

Synonyms

STRONG

anatomy cytology ecology genetics horticulture morphology pathology physiology phytology pomology taxonomy

WEAK

floristics natural history paleo-botany phytogeography study of flora study of vegetation

NOUN

forestry

Synonyms

STRONGEST

afforestation

STRONG

arboriculture silviculture

WEAK

forest ranging forestation ranger service sylviculture

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Dendrology, den-drol′o-ji, n. a treatise on trees: the natural history of trees.—adj.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 1 of 4: A-D) by Various

The following list expresses the best judgment on the subject I have been able to form: Dendrology: The first step in forestry is to become acquainted with the various kinds of trees.

From The Training of a Forester by Pinchot, Gifford

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