This course (new for Fall 2013) will prepare you to take International Society of Arboriculture’s (ISA) certification exam.
You’ll get hands-on experience with:
- Tree establishment
- Assessing plant health
- Worker safety
- Pruning techniques
- Urban forestry
The course will be taught by:
- Taryn Bauerle, assistant professor, Department of Horticulture
- Don Rakow, associate professor, Department of Horticulture and former director of Cornell Plantations
- Lee Dean, lead arborist, Cornell Plantations
By the end of this course you should be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of plant morphology, anatomy, physiology, reproduction and growth and how each plays a role in tree selection and care
- Inspect trees for condition, make risk assessment and recommend actions
- Understand the nutritional requirements of plants, soil water relationships in plants, and soil management
- Describe the techniques and materials used in proper tree climbing and management including pruning and support systems
- Be prepared to take the ISA Certified Arborist examination
The details:
- HORT 4940- Special topics in Horticulture (Arboriculture: applied tree care)
- Meets Wednesdays 1:25-3:25
- 2 credits
- Grade option: S/U
- No prerequisites
Questions? Contact Taryn Bauerle bauerle@cornell.edu or Don Rakow dr14@cornell.edu