HORT 208 Urban Forestry

This course is an up-close study of public trees on national, state, and local levels. Proper planning, planting, protection, and maintenance our community forests are presented. It also looks at cultural, environmental, and legal issues which urban foresters may encounter.

Credits

2 Credits

HORT 208Urban Forestry

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

II. Course Specification

Credit Hours Narrative

2 Credits

III. Catalog Course Description

This course is an up-close study of public trees on national, state, and local levels. Proper planning, planting, protection, and maintenance our community forests are presented. It also looks at cultural, environmental, and legal issues which urban foresters may encounter.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

  • Explain and demonstrate the usefulness of tree inventories
  • Describe the major components of tree committees, tree ordinances and community forestry management plans
  • Identify and describe major organizations and programs involved with urban forestry
  • Recommend ways to protect existing trees from construction damage and developmental encroachment
  • Explain the differences between urban foresters, arborists, and utility forestry
  • Define and explain sustainable Urban and Community Forestry and the benefits of trees in the community
  • Recommend and demonstrate understanding of proper placement and installation techniques for new plantings
  • Identify and recommend correctional possibilities for hazard trees

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies