The course aims at acquiring knowledge relating to the planting systems of innovative tree and shrub species, also for non-food use, according to the specific objectives of use, forestry and their main botanical and ecophysiological characteristics. It will also deal with the knowledge on the diffusion and cultivation of innovative tree and shrub species, also for non-food use, in the various locations, both in urban, agricultural or forest contexts and the main aspects of silviculture and innovative arboriculture and wood. Italian and their environmental, ecological, agronomic, technological and market problems. Finally, it will focus on knowledge on sustainable management of natural resources and biodiversity conservation.