Neighborhood Trees 2023

Registration Eligibility

Registered LAs

Start Date

02/01/2025

End Date

02/01/2027

Description

This course is intended to bring the discussion of trees and their part in the fight against climate change to a simple level that LAs can discuss with their municipal clients using the 3-30-300 Rule. Two case studies are discussed; one in Ohio and the other in Texas, where LEED and SITES based development has vastly improved these neighborhoods. These provide valuable lessons that landscape architects can take away and implement in their own neighborhoods and projects. The importance of using native vegetation is also emphasized.

Distance Learning

Yes

Course Equivalency

Subjects

Horticulture / Plants
Site Planning
Sustainable Development & Design

Health, Safety and Welfare

Yes

Hours

1.0

Learning Outcomes

1.The reader will understand a simple set of planning rules that can improve and expand the local urban forest in many cities, and with that, promote health, well-being and resilience.
2.Readers will gain an understanding of what cultivars are out there for specific uses such as upright/columnar trees and trees best suited for growing under wires.
3.LAs will come away with an understanding of what new cultivars are available for urban and harsh environments where natives are desired but not well suited.

Instructors

David S. Bienemann and edited by Len Phillips with sources cited

Course Codes

GCE #1-2303

Provider

gibneyCE.com

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