Lectures and demonstrations emphasize practices for tree maintenance, such as species selection, planting, staking, pruning, fertilization, cabling, bracing, lightning protection, girdling roots, bark tracing, and cavity filling. Group of 8 - 16 students. Students will experience tree climbing with ropes and saddles. Climbing methods include body thrusting and foot locking. This can be not only fun, but introduces real job skills in great demand by the tree care industry.
Safety is emphasized.
All equipment is provided. Students should wear long pants and work boots with ankle support. The class can be presented in any season. An array of tree characteristics enables one to recognize species regardless of season. Every incorporated community is usually responsible for a substantial forest resource.