Arboriculture
Arboriculture
Arboriculture (/ˌɑːrbərɪˈkʌltʃər/), derived from the Latin words "arbor" meaning tree, and "cultura" meaning cultivation, is the cultivation, management, and study of individual trees, shrubs, vines, and other perennial woody plants. It is both a practice and a science.
Overview
The science of arboriculture studies how these plants grow and respond to cultural practices and to their environment. The practice of arboriculture includes cultural techniques such as selection, planting, training, fertilization, pest and pathogen control, pruning, shaping, and removal.
A person who practices or studies arboriculture can be termed an 'arborist' or an 'arboriculturist'. A 'tree surgeon' is more typically someone who is trained in the physical maintenance and manipulation of trees and therefore more a part of the arboriculture process rather than an arboriculturist.
Related Terms
- Arborist: A professional in the practice of arboriculture, which includes the cultivation, management, and study of individual trees, shrubs, vines, and other perennial woody plants.
- Tree Surgeon: A professional in the physical maintenance and manipulation of trees, which is a part of the arboriculture process.
- Perennial Plant: Plants that live more than two years. They include trees, shrubs, and vines.
- Woody Plant: Plants that have hard stems, branches, and roots, which includes trees, shrubs, and vines.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Arboriculture
- Wikipedia's article - Arboriculture
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