University Arboricultural Education in North America

Abstract

In 1975, the Urban Forestry Committee of the International Society of Arboriculture made a survey that revealed ar­boriculturally oriented courses were offered in at least 52 North American University Horticultural Schools. Titles of these courses as well as related curricula are listed. Com­ments are also given on arboricultural education in general. It is the author's opinion that current and planned arboricultural educational opportunities are more than adequate to meet the educational and training needs of commercial, municipal, and utility arboricultural management organizations. Research and development activities, however, should be strengthened to support educational and management programmes.