Wiley Golf Course Tree Management — Expert Arborist Techniques for Courses

Overview

Wiley Golf Course Tree Management is a practical, golf-focused reference designed for the people who steward your course’s trees. It blends essential tree biology with field-tested techniques to support an in‑house tree care program, helping you plan, prioritize, and communicate maintenance with confidence. Written for the golf industry, the book offers clear guidance that aligns with the demands of today’s courses—where aesthetics, playability, and investment protection matter just as much as safety.

What’s inside

• Basic science presented in a way that connects to real course scenarios
• Real-world techniques for assessment, pruning, and preventative care
• Guidance on selecting a qualified arborist and managing external contracts
• Templates and language to support comprehensive maintenance specifications

Practical applications on your course

• Develop in-house workflows that streamline tree care planning and execution
• Identify when to schedule pruning, monitoring, or replacement to preserve play quality
• Balance aesthetic beauty with safety and turf health across greens, fairways, and hazards
• Enhance communication with maintenance staff, vendors, and course leadership

Format and condition

• Used Book in Good Condition

Target readers

This guide is ideal for golf course superintendents, course architects, and managers who want dependable, actionable tree care guidance tailored to the golf environment. It emphasizes practical decision-making that supports course integrity without overpromising outcomes.

Why it matters for your course

The trees on your property influence aesthetics, playability, and long‑term investment. By understanding the science behind tree health, you can make informed choices about care strategies, set clear maintenance expectations, and improve collaboration with specialists. This book presents those ideas in a way that helps you turn concepts into defined steps for your team.