|
Arboriculture cultivation of trees, shrubs and vines
with the purpose of enhancing the beauty of a place. It is derived from
the word 'arbor' which means a place covered with grass and shaded
by trees. Arbor is generally associated with a structure, lattice work
in particular. In present day terminology, landscape architecture or landscape
horticulture may be used synonymously with arboriculture. In most developed
countries, arboriculture is taught to degree students of architecture
and horticulture. In Bangladesh, arboriculture has not yet properly developed
as a science, though it is practiced to some extent. The students of bachelor's
degree in architecture of the bangladesh
university of engineering and technology are offered two courses
in landscape architecture. Students of forestry are also given a general
idea about the subject. Department of Roads and Highways under the Ministry
of Communication, and the Public Works Department (PWD) under the Ministry
of Works, have arboriculture units attached to them. These organisations
have their own nurseries to produce saplings that they use. PWD has a
number of parks under its management. [Mamun-ur Rashid] |
