Students applying to Urban Forestry must meet the following requirements:
If English is not your first language or you've received your education in a language other than English, students must produce evidence of their English Language Proficiency:
Trees clean the air and provide much needed "green" relief from the concrete jungle.
You will learn how to care for urban trees and tree canopies, and gain a basic understanding of the landscape industry. As an Urban Forestry graduate, you'll be able to work maintaining and preserving trees and shrubs in the urban landscape and green spaces of our communities.
You'll have the theoretical and practical knowledge to work on all aspects of urban tree care.
While this program emphasizes the non-climbing aspects of tree and landscape care, you'll be able to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot chainsaws, wood chippers, stumpers, and other relevant mechanical equipment.
You will be able to identify approximately 140 species of trees and shrubs in both summer and winter conditions.
In order to better protect trees and shrubbery, you will be able to diagnose and remedy major pests, disease, and tree disorders - using the latest techniques and treatments to promote plant health.
Simply put, students choose Fleming College because of our reputation in the industry. Employers look to our Urban Forestry and Arboriculture programs to find well-trained graduates. The School of Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences has a 40-year plus reputation among professional organizations and employers working in the field.
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COURSES AND DESCRIPTIONS
SEMESTER 1
Dendrology
FSTY 7
Units/ Hours: 60
Forest Entomology and Pathology
FSTY 11
Units/ Hours: 45
Operation and Maintenance of Equipment
MECH 45
Units/ Hours: 90
Tree Health Management
FSTY 99
Units/ Hours: 90
General Education Elective
Units/ Hours: 45
SEMESTER 2
Arboriculture Skills and Techniques
FSTY 58
Units/ Hours: 90
Business Practices for Urban Forestry
BUSN 145
Units/ Hours: 45
Career Preparation
APST 154
Units/ Hours: 30
Field Placement
FLPL 20
Units/ Hours: 80
2 requisite courses
Tree Sciences and Practices
FSTY 60
Units/ Hours: 45
Woody Plant Propagation
FSTY 76
Units/ Hours: 45
When you graduate, you'll be qualified for jobs such as:
urban forest technician
plant health care technician
tree and shrub specialist
urban parks manager
landscape tree specialist
Employers include municipalities, private companies, utility companies, and provincial ministries.
Morcare Insurance - $709
