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COURSE MATERIALS AND ACTIVITIES
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Module I. Growing Trees in Urban Environments
Topic 1.1: Striking a Balance: Reconciling Tree Development and Human Development (Course Introduction)
Topic 1.2: Tree Physiology
Topic 1.3: Abiotic Factors Contributing to Tree Development and Condition
Topic 1.4: Biotic Factors Influencing Tree Development and Condition
Topic 1.5: Human Aspects of Urban Sites
Module II. Urban Tree Establishment
Topic 2.1: Urban Soils
Topic 2.2: Tree Selection and Introduction to Nursery Production
Topic 2.3: Tree Planting and Care After Planting
Module III. Urban Tree Management
Topic 3.1: Introducing Urban Tree Care
Topic 3.2: Tree Pruning
Topic 3.3: Integrated Management of Tree Pests and Diseases
VIRTUAL FIELD TRIP 1: Montreal Botanical Garden
Topic 3.4: Trees and Construction
Topic 3.5: Tree Assessment and Risk Management
Topic 3.6: New Technologies in Arboriculture
Topic 3.7: Urban Trees and Climate Change
Topic 3.8: Urban Tree Diversity
Topic 3.9: Remote Sensing Technology in Arboriculture
Module IV. Professional Arboriculture and Urban Forestry
Topic 4.1: Operationalizing Best Practices in Tree Nurseries
Topic 4.2: Arboriculture and Other Fields - Towards Interdisciplinary Approaches
Topic 4.3: The Role of Training, Certification and Accreditation in Arboriculture
Topic 4.4: Professionalism and Standards of Practice in Arboriculture and Urban Forestry

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UFOR 521 101 2021W1 Advances in Arboriculture and Urban Ecology