silvaculture
n.— «A similar practice called silvaculture is done by people who cut trees selectively, every few years on a given parcel.» —“Wilton residents raise concerns on zoning proposals” by Paul Post Saratogian (Saratoga Springs, New York) Feb. 2, 2007. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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