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Urban Forestry
Tree: Southern Magnolia
Term: Arborist
SouthernMagnolia
• Large Evergreen Tree• USDA zones 7-9• Has large white flowers in summer• Sun or part shade• Grows 40-50’• Has a pyramid shape• Leaves are valued for holiday decor
Saucer Magnolia
• Deciduous Flowering tree• USDA Zones 4-9• Full sun to part shade• Grows to 20-25’ tall• Flowers before leaves set in spring• Pollution and compaction sensitive
– Not good for urban areas
Arborist
• An arborist is a specialist in the care of individual trees.
• Arborists are knowledgeable about the needs of trees and are trained and equipped to provide proper care.
Arborist Video
• The Right Way Video
• The Wrong Way Video
Becoming an Arborist
• International Society of Arborists: Education & Certification
Certification
• The Arborist Training Programs include:• Classroom sessions that cover the scientific
principles of arboriculture:– tree biology, soil management, diagnostics, integrated
pest management, tree nutrition, and fertilization • Field training projects that teach participants:
– climbing techniques, pruning, tree identification, equipment operation and safety, cabling, lightning protection systems, and pest identification
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