Title: Explain the benefits of tree maintenance.
Course: Community Forestry and Tree Management (18502-III) > Section: Maintaining and Caring for Trees

Explanation should include the benefits to both trees and humans, such as the following:

- Greater tree survivorship and longevity
- Reduced hazards and conflicts
- Reduced long-term costs
- Reduced vulnerability to storm damage
- Reduced disruptions in storm events
- Reduced vulnerability to pests
- Improved ecological function
- Improved amenity
- Improved value

Explanation should also include an awareness of the benefits of the Tree Care Industry Association’s (TCIA) ANSI A300 (https://www.tcia.org/TCIA/Build_Your_Business/A300_Standards/A300_Standards.aspx)  and ANSI Z133 (https://www.tcia.org/tcia/News/Business/ANSI_Z133_2017_Revision_Overview.aspx) standards.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why do trees in urban areas require maintenance?
- What are the basic objectives of tree maintenance?
- How does proper tree maintenance promote overall tree health?
- When does a tree require maintenance?
- What are the proper pruning techniques for trees?
- How can an integrated pest management (IPM) plan improve the overall health of a forest?
- When would it be appropriate to use growth-regulation practices?
- What is the cost of failing to maintain trees?