Course Description

Program Description Urban forestry focuses on the care, protection and maintenance of trees, forests and green spaces in towns and cities. It's caring for "the green in the gray." As an urban forestry technician, you will require technical, applied skills, but you will also need the ability to work with people and communities. Your work will involve balancing, integrating, and linking the social, economic, environmental, and conservation-related issues associated with the urban forest and community spaces. This unique 2 + 2 program blends applied and multidisciplinary skills to prepare for the demands of this emerging field. Professionals are needed who can communicate effectively with the public, understand and interpret legislation and policies, and have a broad perspective on planning and conservation. Upon graduation, you will be able to: Identify and appraise a wide range of species in the urban forest Maintain safe and healthy trees by applying principles of tree anatomy and physiology Recommend appropriate arboriculture practices Use a range of GIS tools and spatial technologies to collect, analyze and model the characteristics of urban forests Understand soil characteristics, watershed dynamics, and wildlife habitats that contribute to urban forest ecosystems Safely operate, maintain and troubleshoot equipment Demonstrate and advocate for an integrated approach to urban forestry management Interpret legislation, regulation and policies relating to urban forestry Plan, budget and implement business practices associated with the urban forestry practitioner Apply practices and principles of urban forest management in an ethical and professional manner. This program was developed in collaboration with University of New Brunswick (UNB). As a result of this special partnership, the Urban Forestry Technician program is a pathway to a university degree. Students can spend two years at Fleming College and two years at University of New Brunswick (UNB) earning both a college diploma in Urban Forestry and a Bachelor of Science in Forestry degree with an Urban Forestry major.

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