Arboriculture Exam 1 All Questions Included (Answered)

Arboriculture Exam 1 All Questions Included (Answered) arboriculture - ANS science and art of caring for trees, shrubs, and other woody plants in landscape settings, combining physical skills and modern technology to utilize scientifically based methods to care for trees tree - ANS a woody plant that is 20 feet and taller forestry - ANS commercial production and utilization of timber arborist - ANS someone who works with trees and cares for them, aka a tree surgeon tree warden - ANS Title given to an individual who cares for trees on public town lands horticulture - ANS cultivation of fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants urban forestry - ANS management of naturally occurring and planted trees in urban settings when would you need to hire an arborist? - ANS -tree pruning -tree removal -emergency tree care -planting -plant health care -tree protection how do you know if an arborist is qualified? - ANS -ISA certification -Professional affiliations -insurance -references -estimates ISA Certification - ANS international society of arboriculture offers several different certifications that proves knowledge and clients look for this: -certified arborist -utility specialist -municipal specialist -certified tree worker -board certified master arborist TCIA - ANS Tree Care Industry Association ASCA - ANS American Society of Consulting Arborists what arboriculture groups are there in MA? - ANS -Massachusetts Arborists Association -Massachusetts Tree Wardens and Foresters Association tree topping - ANS an improper method of pruning that involves removing whole tops or trees/large branches, makes tree lose too much plant material at once when is it okay to use tree spikes? - ANS -during tree removal -in rescue/emergency situati