Arborist Duties & Responsibilities

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

  • Meeting with clients to discuss their landscaping needs.
  • Assessing soil and space requirements for new trees.
  • Planting new trees or woody plants.
  • Applying specialized tree fertilizers.
  • Applying pesticides if necessary.
  • Removing dead or unwanted trees.
  • Identifying and treating diseased trees.
  • Trimming tree branches and pruning trees.
  • Testing and maintaining soil conditions.

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