_____ is the branch of forestry that deals with the development and care of the forest

Silviculture is the branch of forestry that deals with the development and care of the forest.

In other words, its the science of manipulating forest vegetation to enhance forest growth and deal with overall development and care of forest and wildlife habitat. Silviculture deals with the production of a large quantity of raw materials for timber and paper industries. It also deals with increasing the area under forests which is helpful in the conservation of wildlife.

Apiculture is a commercial practice of bee-keeping primarily for the manufacture of honey and beeswax.

Pisciculture is fish farming involving the process of growing fish and selling it or using its products especially for commercial use.

Hence, the correct option is A.