The Urban Forest: Challenges and Opportunities

Start Date

08/28/2025

End Date

08/28/2025

Description

This 6.5-hour live presentation defines and characterizes urban forests, explains their benefits and importance, demonstrates how to recreate essential conditions for tree survival, and explores the science, standards, and maintenance needed to create a sustainable future.

Distance Learning

Yes

Course Equivalency

Subjects

Urban Planning & Design

Health, Safety and Welfare

Yes

Hours

6.50

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcome 1:
Learners will be able to define and characterize urban forests and explain how they differ from natural forests, why the differences are important, and the benefits of trees in urban settings.

Learning Outcome 2:
Learners will be able to recreate essential conditions for tree survival by utilizing the key environmental factors of the urban forest: soil, water, and sunlight.

Learning Outcome 3:
Learners will be able to involve the community in urban forest design and creation, educate stakeholders, dispel myths, and stop poor practices.

Learning Outcome 4:
Learners will be able to discuss the science and standards behind tree care, craft a plan for follow-up care and maintenance, and explore the related tools and technology.

Instructors

John Palmer, BCMA

Course Codes

W082825URBFOR

Provider

HalfMoon Education Inc.

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