arboriculture - science and art of caring for trees, shrubs, and other woody plants in landscape settings, combining physical skills and modern technology to utilize scientifically based methods to care for trees
tree - a woody plant that is 20 feet and taller
forestry - commercial production...
Arboriculture Exam 1 Study Guide
arboriculture - ✅✅science and art of caring for trees, shrubs, and other woody plants in
landscape settings, combining physical skills and modern technology to utilize
scientifically based methods to care for trees
tree - ✅✅a woody plant that is 20 feet and taller
forestry - ✅✅commercial production and utilization of timber
arborist - ✅✅someone who works with trees and cares for them, aka a tree surgeon
tree warden - ✅✅Title given to an individual who cares for trees on public town lands
horticulture - ✅✅cultivation of fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants
urban forestry - ✅✅management of naturally occurring and planted trees in urban
settings
when would you need to hire an arborist? - ✅✅-tree pruning
-tree removal
-emergency tree care
-planting
-plant health care
-tree protection
how do you know if an arborist is qualified? - ✅✅-ISA certification
-Professional affiliations
-insurance
-references
-estimates
ISA Certification - ✅✅international society of arboriculture offers several different
certifications that proves knowledge and clients look for this:
-certified arborist
-utility specialist
-municipal specialist
-certified tree worker
-board certified master arborist
TCIA - ✅✅Tree Care Industry Association
, ASCA - ✅✅American Society of Consulting Arborists
what arboriculture groups are there in MA? - ✅✅-Massachusetts Arborists Association
-Massachusetts Tree Wardens and Foresters Association
tree topping - ✅✅an improper method of pruning that involves removing whole tops or
trees/large branches, makes tree lose too much plant material at once
when is it okay to use tree spikes? - ✅✅-during tree removal
-in rescue/emergency situations
what are some urban forestry topics? - ✅✅-role and function of shade tree
commissions
-volunteer organizations and management
-street and park tree inventory systems
-community tree management plans
-urban forest management
-park management & rec
-land use plans and planning
-zoning, subdivision, and land use regulation
-street tree ordinances
-landscape design
-watershed planning
-forest management
-silviculture (development & care of forests)
-benefits and values of urban vegetation
-forest ecology
-urban wildlife
-urban fire ecology
-ecosystem management
what are some arboriculture topics? - ✅✅-tree anatomy/physiology
-tree ID
-tree, soil, water relations
-tree structure/decay/compartmentalization
-tree selection
-tree installation/establishment
-tree pruning
-tree condition and risk assessment
-tree valuation/appraisal
-tree preservation in construction
-integrated vegetation management
-plant insect and disease ID and treatment
-climbing and working in trees
-public utility policy and relations
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