Introduction to Arboriculture and Urban Tree Management

Introduction

Trees make cities easier to live in. They cool streets and buildings, improve air quality and support health and concentration. Yet in India, urban trees are often planted without enough rooting space, pruned in ways that shorten their lives, and inspected only after something fails.

This course introduces the principles and practice of urban tree management: planning and establishing new plantings, pruning correctly, and assessing the condition and risk of existing trees. It complements the health and wellbeing courses already offered at TDU. The focus on urban settings is deliberate. When people can see the benefits of trees in their own surroundings, they are more likely to value and protect trees in more remote places too.

The course is taught by Island Lescure, a consulting arborist with more than 20 years’ experience.

Course Highlights

• Self-Paced & Expert-Led: Combines learning at your own pace with interactive online sessions with the course expert, so you can apply what you learn.

• Practical Exercises: that you can implement in relevant work or interest,

  such as preparing a tree planting plan.

• Holistic Approach: Learn planting, pruning and assessment together, in a scientific and integrated way.

• Skill Development: Gain knowledge you can use across disciplines, adding value for your clients.

• Certification: 3-credit course certified by TDU, Bengaluru.

Who Should Join

It is open to all interested in or working with trees.