Soils and Tree Roots: Principles and Practices
| Course Code | CUGE-ARB-3032 |
| Suitable For |
|
| Methodology |
|
| Course Fee | $310.30 (Inclusive of 7% GST)
*Terms and conditions apply. |
OVERVIEW
Soil give a tree's root system five critical requirements: oxygen, water, nutrients, space to explore and anchorage. Soil compaction through human and livestock activities is detrimental to all of these and thus to tree health. Through the course, participants will be taught the functions and requirements of tree root systems, how to consider tree root systems when planning soil works for existing trees, design functional engineered soil systems for urban trees and understand how to estimate tree root volume requirements.COURSE OVERVIEW
- Basic soil pedology and soil morphology
- Recognising and understanding the importance of soil texture, colour and profile form
- Functions of tree root systems
- Rules for tree works, engineered urban tree soils, and estimating tree rooting volumes
ABOUT THE TRAINER
Mr Simon Leake is the founder and principal consultant of Sydney Environmental & Soil Laboratory (SESL). He is the author of the award winning book "Soils for Landscape Development", and has more than 30 years of experience as a practising urban soil scientist. Simon is a trainer and lecturer in soil sciences at universities and colleges.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT UNITS
| Professional Certification | CEUs/CPDs* |
| Certified Practising Horticulturist | Pending |
| ISA Certified Arborist | Pending |
*Awarded points may differ for different sessions.
All information are correct as of posted date.
Have questions regarding course registration? You may refer to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
To receive news and updates for programmes via email, you may join our mailing list HERE.
For other queries not answered in the FAQs, simply fill in the form HERE to contact us.