Environmental Sciences Department
Course Description
Principles of ArboricultureIntroduction to the art, science and technology of woody plant health care. Emphasis on the care of landscape trees and shrubs in residential, campus and municipal settings. Major topics include plant appraisal; plant problem identification, diagnosis and treatment; plant establishment; nutrient management; pruning; cabling; hazard tree management. Co-requisite: NATR 161 2 credits (2 lecture hours), spring semester