HORT521 – Site Assessment and Tree Selection
Module code
HORT521
Module title
Site Assessment and Tree Selection
Prescription
The aim of this module is to develop student’s knowledge and skill in site assessment and tree selection to suit specified site.
Programmes
- SX1803
NZQA Level
Level 5
NZQA Credits
6
Delivery method
- Web-Supported
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 60
Resources required
- Content
- o Soil properties; types, nutrient content, chemical properties, aeration, compaction, depth, drainage, pans, water holding capacity, water table, salinity, texture
o Measures used to assess and restore soil
o Soil borne pests and diseases, signs and symptoms
o Climatic factors; temperature ranges, rainfall, moisture deficit, drought, frost, hail, snow
o Climatic influences; aspect, proportion shade, wind, flooding, salt spray, water table
o Site factors, access, building, light requirements, power lines, overhead obstructions, views, neighbouring property affects, reflections
o Root zone factors; drains, foundation, impermeable paving, root control pits, underground services
o Air and water pollution factors
o Human influences, and responsibilities; site use, design intentions, neighbouring sites, access, screening, shade, shelter, sunlight, vandalism, views
o Tree types analysis; growth rates, soil modification, features, urban adaptation, safety issues, toxicity, size requirements
o Tree identification for specified sites; clay, dry, peat, shallow, wet, small sites, saline winds, exposed sites, cold winters, vehicle emissions, pollution, heavy shade, light shade
o Site analysis
o Tree selection and planting plan for specific site - Learning and Teaching Resource
- Tutorial notes, workbooks, exercises and readings, and projects.
Interactive Moodle Site - Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Teaching and learning methods will be face to face delivery including; workshops, project based interactive tasks, with group sessions, tutorials, on-line learning, work integration, and independent research for the creation of portfolios of evidence of learning.
- Learning Outcomes
- 1: Assess environmental factors likely to affect tree selection, growth or survival.
2: Specify tree species suited to different sites that could enhance that site..
3: Undertake a preliminary site analysis for a specific site, select trees species to suit requirements, and plan location of those trees, on site. - Assessment Criteria
- Assessment in this module is mixed mode. Students must gain a minimum mark of 50% in the achievement-based assessments and meet all the requirements of the competency-based assessments including carrying out all tasks in a safe manner and to industry standard to be eligible for a final grade for this module. The final grade will be based on the marks from the achievement-based assessment tasks.
