Arboriculturist Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of an Arboriculturist includes the following duties and responsibilities:

Undertake thinning and tree surgery using a range of equipment;
An arborist works at a practical level and visits a range of sites in order to:
Plant trees and shrubs;
Undertake groundwork using a chainsaw and a chipper.

An arboriculturist may be involved in the same activities as an arborist, but works at a supervisory/managerial level and will also be involved in:

Following and negotiating clients’ requirements;
Carrying out tree inspections and surveys;
Managing tree care and tree planting contracts;
Providing training for junior colleagues and volunteers;
Selecting plants and designing landscaping schemes;
Reviewing and responding to planning applications;
Applying knowledge of tree biology for effective tree maintenance;
Conducting development site surveys and giving pre-planning advice on topics such as the effect a proposed development may have on trees in the area, and how best to retain them and incorporate them into the finished project.
Writing reports for engineers, solicitors, mortgage and insurance companies, providing information relating to trees, for example if a tree root system is damaging or likely to damage a building or cause subsidence;

In urban areas, the work involves improving the relationship between the environment and urban development through activities such as:

Pruning tree growth away from electrical cables and public access routes;
Reclaiming abandoned industrial sites;
Advising on suitable trees for development sites.
Developing practical solutions to environmental issues;

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Arboriculturist duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Arboriculturist roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

Arboriculturist Duties & Responsibilities

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