HORT 179 - Introduction to Tree Care and Urban Forestry

    Recent Professors
    Lisa Hagopian
    Recent Semesters
    2027SP
    Class Size
    Not published
    Difficulty
    7.0Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    4
    2027SP Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course covers urban tree management, focusing on regional, urban, and suburban trees. Topics include: tree benefits, species profiles, form and ecological functions, selection, planting and establishment, nutrition, soils, pruning, worker safety, cabling, bracing, staking, watering, pest control, and the roles played in climate mitigation and regenerative horticulture. Career opportunities in the tree health care profession will be explored. Students can prepare to become Certified Arborists through the International Society of Arboriculture.
    Usually Held
    Mon 6:30pm–9:40pm, Wed 6:30pm–9:40pm