Spring 2019 Course Syllabi

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.edu Class 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 assignments are graded. Labs involve collections of samples from your local area. This is in recognition of the fact that all trees do not grow in all areas. Lab assignments are graded based on completion and correct identification of the collected samples. Exams - Policies & Procedures:  All exams are taken online.