Questions About Urban Forestry |
| What is Urban Forestry? |
| Urban forestry is the care and management of tree populations in urban settings for the purpose of improving the urban environment. Urban forestry advocates the role of trees as a critical part of the urban infrastructure. Urban foresters plant and maintain trees, support appropriate tree and forest preservation, conduct research and promote the many benefits trees provide. Urban forestry is practiced by municipal and commercial arborists, municipal and utility foresters, environmental policymakers, city planners, consultants, educators, researchers and community activists. |
| How will this program transfer to a four-year college? |
| The Urban Forestry program has credit transfer agreements with Capella University, UW-Stevens Point and UW-Stout. These institutions will determine acceptable credit transfers. Students can transfer roughly 47 credits into the UWSP Urban Forestry degree from MSTC. At this point we have 10-15% of our students taking advantage of this transfer opportunity to continue their education. You may also go to the Transfer Information System (TIS) at www.uwsa.edu/tis. This website, maintained by the University of Wisconsin System, offers MSTC students the ability to see how their credits will transfer to any UW Campus. |
| Where can or will I work with this degree? |
Over the past ten years, urban forestry has expanded dramatically in the United States. As a result, skilled technicians are in high demand in the following fields: Career Options Potential for Advancement Potential advancement generally requires further education. |
| Do I have to climb trees? |
No. It's not necessary. Students who choose not to do aerial tree work can pursue electives in landscape construction, nursery management and irrigation installation. |
