A Training Manual for Virginia Tree Stewards : Department of Parks and Recreation : Arlington, Virginia

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A Training Manual for Virginia Tree Stewards

Unit # - Title	Color Version	Grayscale Version
Introduction and Table of Contents	color (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	color (586 KB PDF)	grayscale (829 KB PDF)

Unit 2 – Tree Roots, Shoots and Leaves Root System Shoot System Leaves	color (1.22 MB PDF)	grayscale (1.52 MB PDF)

Unit 3 – Tree Life Functions Photosynthesis Respiration Transpiration Translocation Growth Factors	color (416 KB PDF)	grayscale (538 KB PDF)

Unit 4 – Tree ID and Propagation Using an Identification Key Characteristics of Tree Leaves Scientific Naming Tree Reproduction Nursery Trees	color (713 KB PDF)	grayscale (872 KB PDF)

Unit 5 – Trees in the Community Urban Site Problems Urban Forestry	color (694 KB PDF)	grayscale (1.32 MB PDF)

Unit 6 – Soils and Water Characteristics of Soil Water Management	color (497 KB PDF)	grayscale (775 KB PDF)

Unit 7 – Tree Selection The Right Tree for the Right Site Buying Quality Trees Checklist for Site Assessment & Tree Selection	color (851 KB PDF)	grayscale (857 KB PDF)

Unit 8 – Planting and Tree Care The Planting Site Early Maintenance for a Good Start Tree Needs Preventive Measures	color (1.62 MB PDF)	grayscale (2.26 MB PDF)

Unit 9 – Tree Pruning Pruning Priorities Pruning Basics When to Prune Correct Tools	color (768 KB PDF)	grayscale (783 KB PDF)

Unit 10 – Tree Problems The Evaluation Process Top-to-Bottom Collecting Samples Tree Inspection Form	color (404 KB PDF)	grayscale (306 KB PDF)

Unit 11 – Trees and People Trees and Construction Trees and Utilities Trees and the Law	color (221 KB PDF)	grayscale (230 KB PDF)

Appendices Glossary Internet Resources Bibliography Photo Credits	color (192 KB PDF)	grayscale (60 KB PDF)