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Tree assessment

Baumexpertisen

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Peter Niemz
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 14:56:44

Objective

Getting to know methods to assess the vitality and mechanical stability of individual trees. Case studies and dem-onstrations as well as investigations to show the reliability of the various evaluation methods.

Content

- Importance of trees in towns - Mechanical and health condition of individual trees - Principles and methods of non-destructive tree and wood evaluation

Resources

Literature

- Höster, H.R., 1993: Baumpflege und Baumschutz. Grundlagen, Diagnosen, Methoden. Ulmer-Verlag, Stuttgart, 225 p. - Mattheck, C. und Breloer H., 1994: Handbuch der Schadenskunde von Bäumen. Rombach Verlag, Freiburg, 192 p.

General Information

Language
German
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 30 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Baumexpertisen
2 Tage im Semester (Gelände/Exkursion)
  • Thu 08:00-17:00
  • Thu 08:00-17:00
1 h weekly

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