NOTE: Module 6 (Determining the Value of Trees) will be taught in an Agent training in Spring 2010 information and materials for this section will be given during this workshop only. For more information, contact Melanie R. Kirk at (972) 952-9203 or by email at mrkirk@tamu.edu.

Module 1: Introduction to Tree Care

• 1.1 – How Trees Grow
• 1.2 – Benefits of Trees
• 1.3 – Owners Rights & Responsibilities

Module 2: Tree Identification and Selection

• 2.1 – Tree Identification
• 2.2 – Environmental Factors to Consider
• 2.3 – Poorly Drained Soils: What Should I DoShouldIDo
• 2.4 – Shade Tolerance of Trees
• 2.5 – Flood Tolerance of Trees
• 2.6 – Drought Tolerant Trees

Module 3: Planting and Tree Maintenance

• 3.1_Why Hire an Arborist
• 3.2_Right Tree Right Place
• 3.3_How To Plant A Tree
• 3.4 – Watering Trees
• 3.5 – Mulching Your Trees
• 3.6 – How To Prune A Tree
• 3.7 – Pruning Young Trees
• 3.8 – Harmful Pruning Practices
• 3.9 – Tree Support Systems
• 3.10 – Post-Planting Tree Care
• 3.11 – Replanting After A Storm

Module 5: Tree Damage and Hazard Assessment

• 5.1 – Predicting Tree Failure
• 5.2 – Tree Wounds
• 5.3 – Prevention Of Tree Failure
• 5.4 – Understanding Lightning And Associated Tree Damage
• 5.5 – How To Recognize And Prevent Tree Hazards

Public Service Announcements

• Prune Trees Now
  • English ( Audio | Script)
  • Spanish ( Audio | Script)
• Plan Now
  • English ( Audio | Script)
  • Spanish ( Audio| Script)
• Assessing the Damage
  • English ( Audio | Script)
  • Spanish ( Audio | Script)
• Chainsaw Safety
  • English ( Audio | Script)
  • Spanish ( Audio | Script)
• Contact a Tree Care Specialist
  • English ( Audio | Script )
  • Spanish ( Audio | Script )
• Trees and Branches Touching Electrical Lines
  • English ( Audio | Script )
  • Spanish ( Audio | Script )
• Topping Trees
  • English ( Audio | Script )
  • Spanish ( Audio| Script )