HRT-111 Tree Culture & Maintenance
This course introduces individuals to the care of trees and shrubs in the landscape based on industry standards. Topics include: woody plant anatomy, tree and shrub pruning, planting and aftercare, diagnosis of weak/strong tree structure, monetary evaluation of ornamental trees, introduction to climbing, rigging and cabling, root structure, construction vulnerabilities of trees, diagnosis of damaged trees and standard and specifications. Hands-on tree analysis and fault remediation of community trees will be emphasized.
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Course Outline
Department
Environmental Conservation and Horticulture
Course Description
This course introduces individuals to the care of trees and shrubs in the landscape based on industry standards. Topics include: woody plant anatomy, tree and shrub pruning, planting and aftercare, diagnosis of weak/strong tree structure, monetary evaluation of ornamental trees, introduction to climbing, rigging and cabling, root structure, construction vulnerabilities of trees, diagnosis of damaged trees and standard and specifications. Hands-on tree analysis and fault remediation of community trees will be emphasized.
Credit Hours
3Semester(s) Course Will Be Offered
Spring
Course Learning Outcomes
- Identify and explain the basic vascular system of woody plants including how they are affected by tree maintenance practices
- Explain the industry standards regarding proper pruning methods
- Identify weak versus strong tree structure and branch attachment as part of diagnosis
- Explain how trees benefit the environment and society
- Calculate the monetary value of trees
- Identify proper care of tree roots when considering planting techniques, construction, soil compaction and deicing salts
- Explain tree climbing with safety ropes
- Demonstrate the use of technical arboriculture equipment i.e Resistographsâ„¢