Department of Parks and Recreation

A Training Manual for Virginia Tree Stewards

 

 
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Introduction and Table of Contentscolor (428 KB PDF)grayscale (990 KB PDF)
 
Unit 1 – How Trees Grow
Microbiology of Trees
How Trees Grow
Growth Cycles
Wounding a Tree
Compartmentalization – CODIT
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Unit 2 – Tree Roots, Shoots and Leaves
Root System
Shoot System
Leaves
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Unit 3 – Tree Life Functions
Photosynthesis
Respiration
Transpiration
Translocation
Growth Factors
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Unit 4 – Tree ID and Propagation
Using an Identification Key
Characteristics of Tree Leaves
Scientific Naming
Tree Reproduction
Nursery Trees
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Unit 5 – Trees in the Community
Urban Site Problems
Urban Forestry
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Unit 6 – Soils and Water
Characteristics of Soil
Water Management
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Unit 7 – Tree Selection
The Right Tree for the Right Site
Buying Quality Trees
Checklist for Site Assessment & Tree Selection
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Unit 8 – Planting and Tree Care
The Planting Site
Early Maintenance for a Good Start
Tree Needs
Preventive Measures
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Unit 9 – Tree Pruning
Pruning Priorities
Pruning Basics
When to Prune
Correct Tools
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Unit 10 – Tree Problems
The Evaluation Process
Top-to-Bottom
Collecting Samples
Tree Inspection Form
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Unit 11 – Trees and People
Trees and Construction
Trees and Utilities
Trees and the Law
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Appendices
Glossary
Internet Resources
Bibliography
Photo Credits
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Last Modified: May 07, 2013
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