0 or 3 credits
Spring 2025 Laboratory Lecture Upper Division
This course presents an array of topics germane to the management of trees in the urban environment. This includes the benefits of trees and general tree care, tree appraisal, tree ordinances, tree inventory and management plans, and tree preservation and construction.
Learning Outcomes1Understand sustainable urban & community forestry and why it is important.
2Recognize the numerous benefits of urban/community forests to society, and the ecosystem services provided.
3Identify common issues, challenges and pressures which threaten the urban forest.
4Recognize the unique features of urban forest systems and how to apply the principles of urban forest management to real-world cases.
5Acquire an understanding of sustainability as it pertains to urban forests and urban forestry programs in metropolitan regions, cities, towns, communities and neighborhoods.
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