Start Date
11/03/2025
End Date
11/03/2027
Description
This two-hour course explores the multifaceted value of trees in urban and natural environments. Instruction covers the social benefits of trees, including mental health, cultural significance, and community cohesion, along with economic contributions such as energy savings, property value increases, and tourism. The program also highlights ecological services — biodiversity, carbon sequestration, and improvements to air and water quality — while introducing basic tree biology and the ways construction and urban settings affect tree health.
Distance Learning
Yes
Course Equivalency
No
Subjects
Horticulture / Plants
Parks & Recreation
Health, Safety and Welfare
Yes
Hours
2.0
Learning Outcomes
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to describe the social, economic, and ecological benefits of trees and their contributions to resilient communities.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to explain the fundamentals of tree biology, including anatomy, growth cycles, and environmental needs.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to analyze how urban development and construction activities impact tree health and long-term viability.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to evaluate strategies for integrating and preserving trees to support environmental quality, economic value, and community well-being.
Instructors
Logan House
Course Codes
P110325TIEBTR
Provider
HalfMoon Education Inc.