Principles of Arboriculture

Catalog description

The objective of the course is to introduce students to the theories and practices related to the care of trees in developed areas. The course provides information that is especially useful to those in the Landscape Management option of the Landscape Contracting major, and the Urban Forestry option of the Forestry major. This course will provide an overview of the concepts and methods prescribed for the evaluation and care of large trees in urban settings. Emphasis will be placed on maintaining the long-term health of large trees. Major topic areas will include methods for characterization of tree health, diagnosing problems in trees, the influence of environmental factors on tree health, and the assessment of hazard trees. Proper pruning techniques and factors to consider when making decisions regarding long-term tree care in urban areas will be discussed.