PLS303

Humans cultivate trees for many purposes including beauty, shade, wildlife habitat, and food. This course introduces students to the field of arboriculture, which is the study, cultivation, and management of trees and other perennial woody plants. Specifically, this course covers the selection, establishment, and management of landscape trees, which are important considerations in fields such as urban forestry and residential and commercial landscaping. Students will learn tree care concepts based on tree biology and environmental science and acquire relevant knowledge to be able to apply arboriculture principles to urban forestry, landscape planning, design and installation, and landscape management programs.

PLS 240 or ECOL 182R.