Course CodeVHT115Fee CodeS2Duration (approx)100 hoursQualificationStatement of Attainment Become an expert on Australian Native Trees Learn to select the right tree for the right location saving you money Learn to propagate your own trees and save more money Study their cultural requirements Explore a range of uses on native trees TREE IDENTIFICATION is the foundation of good tree care -and this course works hard to build your ability to identify different species. Lesson Structure There are 8 lessons in this course: Introduction Review of the system of plant identification, general characteristics of native trees, information contacts (ie: nurseries, seed, clubs, etc.) Culture Planting, Establishing techniques, Soils, Feeding, Watering, Pest & Disease control etc. Propagation Seed Propagation, Propagation of Eucalypts and Acacias, How To Collect Native Tree, Seed, How To Germinate Native Tree & Shrub Seed, etc. Important groups of native trees (excluding Eucalypts) Review of more than 100 genera, special study of the Acacias. More Important Groups Eucalyptus, Other particularly hardy & fast growing genera, Diagnosing Tree Problems, Introduction to Tree Surgery. Other Varieties Native Conifers, Rainforest Trees, etc. Making The Best Use of Native Trees Landscape applications, Biological Control of Pest & Disease, Cut Flowers, Firewood, Timber, etc. Special Assignment (on one selected plant or group). Aims To identify Australian Native Trees To describe the culture of Australian Native Trees. To propagate Australian Native Trees Compare characteristics and cultural requirements of different commonly grown species of Australian Native Trees. Compare characteristics and cultural requirements of conifer and rainforest species of Australian Native Trees. Describe a range of uses for Australian native trees. Study one type of Australian Native Tree in depth. Who Is This Course For? Gardeners Horticulturists Arborists Landscapers and garden designers Nursery staff Farmers Land managers and rehabilitations Forestry staff Extra Books or Reference Materials The course provides you with everything that you need to complete it successfully. Some students choose to buy additional references, to take their learning beyond what is essential for the course. If a student wants to buy books, we operate an online bookshop offering eBooks written by staff at the school. See www.acsebook.com HOW TO ENROL Click box below on left hand side -follow instructions. IF YOU NEED ADVICE - click here to use our FREE ADVISORY SERVICE