arviculture

/ɑːrvɪkʊlˈtʃɪər/ or /ɑrˈvɪkʊlˈtʃɪər/

Definitions

1. noun

The cultivation of oak trees, especially for the production of acorns.

“The forester practiced arviculture to promote the growth of a healthy oak tree population.”

Synonyms

  • acorn farming
  • oak cultivation

Antonyms

  • deforestation
  • tree destruction