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Management of Urban Trees

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BIOLGY X 492.68

Core course in the Arboriculture Specialization. Focusing on recognized industry standards for care, protection, preservation and industry ethics, leading to certification.

Typically Available
Spring
Duration
As few as 11 weeks
Units
4.0
Current Formats
Live Online
Cost
Starting at $747.00

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What you can learn.

Learn the concepts and application of hazard tree evaluation, tree appraisal, problem diagnosis, tree inventory procedures, tree protection, and advanced arboricultural practices of long-term management of trees

About This Course

The high economic, environmental and social value of trees in our urban and suburban landscapes demands a basic understanding of practices related to the long-term management of trees. This course features a series of lectures, discussions, and research designed to introduce the student to the advanced professional applications of tree protection and preservation, hazard tree evaluation, tree appraisal, problem diagnosis, tree inventory procedures and urban forestry. Recognized industry standards for professional practices and ethics are also introduced.

Spring 2026 Schedule

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Thursday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT
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407320
Fee:
$747.00
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Notes
No required textbook.
Elective course in the Horticulture and Landscape Architecture Certificates.
Internet Access Required.
Deadline
Refunds only available from February 02, 2026 to April 12, 2026
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Thu Apr 2, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Apr 9, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Apr 16, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Apr 23, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Apr 30, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu May 7, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu May 14, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu May 21, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu May 28, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Jun 4, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Jun 11, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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This course applies toward the following programs

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Arboriculture

specialization
specialization Trees have immense economic, environmental, and community benefits. The Arboriculture Specialization informs students of these benefits and introduces them to the proper care of trees.

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Horticulture

certificate
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Whether you want to design a national park, or a modest, water-efficient backyard, landscape architecture can give you the skills and abilities to change the places you live, work, and play for the better. The profession of landscape architecture is a multidisciplinary field that weaves together design, environmental systems, sustainability, construction knowledge—as well as land and water conservation—to influence place making, and to create designed outdoor living spaces.