university Without Walls
UMass online classes begin February 1 , 2021
community ForeStry
Save the Date APRIL 2 , 2021 • MCA EXAM
( nrc 310 – 3 creDitS )
The successful practice of urban forestry management – establishing and caring for trees in parks , streets , and private landscapes – differs from the practice of managing trees that grown in traditional forests . Urban trees feature unique social , economic , political , environmental and operational challenges . This course is designed to explore these challenges , and to highlight , discuss , and learn about the practices and principles required for the sound establishment and management of trees in urban settings . mca exam Preparation
If you ’ re prepping for the MCA exam , make sure you ’ ve got all the study materials :
mca Study Guide 3.0 required purchase , available at MassArbor . org
And don ’ t forget to study these manuals :* ◆ Best Management Practices : Pruning Manual
3rd Edition , © 2019
◆ Best Management Practices : Tree Support Systems 3rd Edition , © 2014
◆ Best Management Practices : Tree Planting 2nd Edition , © 2014
◆ Tree Risk Assessment 2nd Edition , © 2017
◆ Integrated Pest Management 2nd Edition , © 2016
* Available from TCIA or ISA . ( Call TCIA for a 10 % discount & tell them you ’ re studying for the MCA exam !)
INSTRUCTORS : Rich Harper , Ph . D . David Bloniarz , Ph . D . Kristina Bezanson
SenSiBle PruninG For BeGinnerS anD exPertS
( nrc 397x – 2 creDitS )
Planted along roads or in yards , community trees provide many benefits : for every dollar invested in their care , trees provide up to five dollars in benefits . In this class , we will discuss all aspects of pruning : how-to , timing , tools , types , objectives and how trees respond to pruning . The course is suitable for all levels of experience and does not require previous knowledge of tree biology .
INSTRUCTOR : Brian Kane , Ph . D .
Registration is through UMass Amherst University Without Walls .
Spring courses begin February 1 , 2021 . You don ’ t need to apply for admission to UMass Amherst to take the class . You can enroll as a nondegree student and start taking classes for credit now .
Follow this link to enroll : https :// www . umass . edu / uww / class-enrollment
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