Compare and contrast management issues, concerns, and strategies in urban and rural forestry.
Obtain and share information about tree removal methods, including which methods would be most effective in given situations.
Describe appropriate situations for cabling and bracing a tree.
Describe the equipment needed for cabling and bracing a tree and indicate the purpose and function of each component.
Demonstrate tree-cabling and tree-bracing techniques.
Apply concepts of effective tree pruning.
Demonstrate tree-pruning cuts.
Identify the appropriate times for pruning various species of trees.
Identify types and uses of tree-pruning tools
Determine appropriate trees for various urban and suburban environments, considering size, longevity, fruiting, and required upkeep.
Design a landscape plan for a wooded urban environment.
Describe skills needed to carry out urban forest projects.
Describe major tree disorders and indicate their causes.
Compare growth patterns of normal and diseased trees.
Identify tree defense systems.
Examples: rays and rings
Obtain, evaluate, and share information about insects, diseases, parasites, and weeds that afflict trees.
Describe methods of pest management in urban forestry, including mechanical, biological, and chemical treatments and genetically engineered resistance.
Obtain and share information about regulations governing the use of chemicals to manage pests, diseases, and weeds.
Incorporate safety procedures in handling, operating, and maintaining equipment; utilizing materials and protective equipment; maintaining a safe work area; and handling hazardous materials and forces.
Demonstrate effective workplace and employability skills, including communication, awareness of diversity, positive work ethic, problem-solving, time management, and teamwork.
Explore the range of careers available in the field, investigate their educational requirements, and demonstrate job-seeking skills including resume-writing and interviewing.
Demonstrate digital literacy by using digital and electronic tools appropriately, safely, and ethically.
Participate in a Career Technical Student Organization (CTSO) to increase knowledge and skills and to enhance leadership and teamwork.
Participate in Supervised Agricultural Experiences and/or work-based, experiential, and service learning.
Identify hazards in the veterinary clinic and in a field setting; list safety precautions and procedures that protect animals and veterinary personnel.
Perform routine animal handling and restraint procedures.
Research, evaluate, and share information about the importance of biosecurity in the veterinary field.
Demonstrate the ability to follow procedures for sanitation, disinfection, and sterilization to prevent the transfer of zoonotic diseases.
Obtain and communicate information to explain common medical terminology, abbreviations, and symbols relating to the diagnosis, pathology, and treatment of animals.
Use dichotomous keys to classify animals by their physical characteristics and to determine levels of taxonomy.
Gather and communicate information regarding the various breeds of domestic animal species.
Investigate how common viral, bacterial, and fungal diseases affect animals and summarize methods of prevention, treatment, and control of diseases.
Develop and use models to explain the life cycles of internal and external parasites to determine effective treatment, prevention, and control.
Analyze and interpret data for normal parameters of temperature, pulse, respiration, and animal behavior as a basis for recognizing abnormal readings or behaviors.
Engage in argument to defend the need for conducting urinalyses and fecal exams for diagnosing issues related to animal health.
