HORT 201Applied Arboriculture

2 credits · Horticulture · Penn State

The objective of this course is to provide students with the opportunity to develop an appreciation of the skills required to properly care for large trees. The course provides information that is especially useful to those in the Landscape Management option of the Landscape Contracting major. The course will provide an overview of the methods used to diagnose problems and provide for the long term care of large trees. Areas of emphasis will include accessing the upper parts of large trees; safety when working in and around large trees; and the proper selection, use, and maintenance of the equipment used in the arboriculture profession.