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FORS 263 URBAN FORESTRY MANAGEMENT
Credits
: Three
Prerequisites:
None
Instructor:
Mr. Robert Underwood -
Office Hours:
To be arranged
Cell Phone:
701-871-1041
E-Mail Address:
Bob.Underwood@dakotacollege.eduClass Hours:
Online
Text:
Miller, Robert W. 1996.
Urban Forestry: Planning and Managing Urban Greenspaces
.
2nd Edition Prentice - Hall, Inc., 490 pp.
Objectives:
To explain the evolution of forestry in the urban environment and the changes in
traditional forestry concepts toward management, measurements, silviculture, utilization and
administration, which have been necessary to meet the unique conditions of this new forest.
(addresses General Ed Goals # 7,8,9)
Description:
After a brief historical overview of the field and a look at the social changes, which
have driven it, we look at the functions which trees serve in the urban environment. We look at
the basis and determination of the legal and economic values of trees, and learn the inventorying
processes and techniques necessary to assess and describe the urban forests of our streets and
parks. We then use this information to develop a plan for the management of the forest. The
management plan covers ordinances, planting and maintenance.
The lab projects deal with mapping, surveying, aerial photo interpretation, evaluation of
individual trees, inventory techniques, hazard tree recognition, public opinions, and sources of
funding.
Work Expectations:
All Lab assignments are graded.
Exams - Policies & Procedures:
All exams are taken online.
Exams may be taken on any computer with Internet access. Hence, students need to set
up or select an environment conducive to testing (e.g. distraction-free area at home, a
computer lab in a library, etc.)
Tests are not proctored. Students may use their books and/or notes while taking exams.
Exams consist of multiple choice, short answer and essay type questions. Exams must be
completed in sequence, and all tests must be completed within the timeframe of the class.