Australian Native Trees

Australian Native Trees

Course info

This course first teaches you about different types of Australian flora, plant identification, information sources, planting, feeding, soils, pests & diseases, watering, propagation and transplanting. The remaining lessons then deal with selected varieties of Australian Native trees, windbreak planting, agroforestry, tree maintenance and tree selection!

What will you achieve from this course?

After completing Australian Native Trees, you will understand what to plant where in a way that is harmonious to the natural landscape of Australia.  You will be able to identify Australian Natives, propagate and grow them and will also have the knowledge necessary to keep them pest and disease free.

Lessons:

• Introduction - Review of the system of plant identification, general characteristics of native trees, information contacts (ie: nurseries, seed, clubs, etc.)
• Culture - Planting, Establishing techniques, Soils, Feeding, Watering, Pest Control etc.
• Propagation
• Important groups of native trees
• More Important Groups
• Other Varieties
• Making The Best Use of Native Trees
• Special Assignment (on one selected plant or group)

Course Delivery

This course is able to be completed either online, via E-learning, or by correspondence.

Work Load  | Full time: 12hrs per week |  Part time: 6hrs per week |  Total Duration 100hrs

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