HRT201 Urban Tree Care
An introduction to modern arboricultural practices. Technical information regarding the care of ornamental trees and the trees of our urban forests will be presented. Students will expand on knowledge, skills and experience developed in the first year, including tree identification, tree risk management, arboricultural safety and Massachusetts law, disease and tree insect pest control, construction damage and pruning. (3 hours of lecture per week)
Prerequisite
Communications Proficiency
Offered
Spring only