Arboriculture/Backup of original outline

Advanced topics in the anatomy and physiology of woody perennials edit

Tree physics edit

Tree mechanics: structural integrity and failure analysis edit

Wind loads and shear forces edit

Wind-sail forces edit
Windward and lee exposures, prevailing winds, wind eddies edit

Wave energy in trees edit

Harmonic resonance: energy intensification edit
Aharmonic energy dissipation, as related to canopy complexity edit

Electromagnetic potential and discharge edit

Lightning edit

Power distribution wires edit

Fluid dynamics edit

Erosion edit

Flooding edit

Soil liquification edit

Mass wasting: landslides edit

Gravity: leaning trees, falling objects, crushing forces edit

The role of trees and their management in the human environment edit

Principles of risk management edit

Evaluating tree hazards and benefits edit

Legal issues involving trees edit

Amenity value of trees edit

Protecting trees during construction operations edit

Planning for tree growth, longevity, safety, maximization of benefits, and minimization of liabilities edit

Landscape design, installation, and renovation edit

Choosing plants to be planted: matching species and cultivar to design goals, micro-environment, and long term planning edit

Recommended procedures for planting trees, vines and shrubs edit

Common errors to avoid edit

Transplanting established trees, vines and shrubs edit

Plant health care edit

Optimizing conditions for thriving edit

Diagnostic procedures for failure to thrive or decline in health edit

Physical or chemical injuries edit

Nutrient deficiency testing edit

Soil testing edit

Pest infestations edit

Infectious pathogens edit

Identifying and separating primary causes of plant health decline from secondary infections and infestations, and separating causes from signs and symptoms edit

Integrated pest management edit

Fertilization goals and procedures edit

Unintended consequences of chemical applications edit

Decision making for tree health care in the context of human and environmental health concerns edit

Pruning woody stemmed perennial plants edit

Pruning young plants edit

Pruning mature plants edit

Large tree trimming or removal edit