Sustainability Issues 3 - Roots Soil and Mulch

Registration Eligibility

Registered landscape architects and ISA certified arborists

Start Date

01/08/2021

End Date

01/08/2023

Description

This course offers the landscape architect useful information on critical root zones, soil compaction and various types of mulches that support tree health and vitality while promoting tree preservation.

Distance Learning

Yes

Course Equivalency

Subjects

Horticulture / Plants
Sustainable Development & Design

Health, Safety and Welfare

Yes

Hours

1.0

Learning Outcomes

1. Landscape architects will learn the importance of understanding the CRZ (critical root zone) of trees and how to protect it during construction activities around trees.
2. Practical methods of identifying, repairing and preventing soil compaction will be discussed so that landscape architects can minimize this problem on their projects.
3. Six types of mulching treatments are explained so landscape architects can make intelligent decisions to promote healthy tree growth, especially in urban areas.

Instructors

Edited by Len philips and Richard Gibney RLA-ISA with sources cited

Course Codes

GCE: 1-1903

Provider

gibneyCE.com