Silvicide
As herbicides are pesticides used to kill unwanted plants, silvicides are special pesticides (cacodylic acid or MSMA for instance) used to kill brush and trees, or "entire forest" or unwanted forest species.
See also
References
Further reading
- Allard, J. (1974) Arsenical silvicide effects on human health. See Norris, L.A. (1974a). p 4.
- Tarrant, R.F. and Allard, J. (1972) Arsenic levels in urine of forest workers applying silvicides. Arch. Envir. Health 24:277-280.
External links
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- National Agricultural Statistics Service
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