What skills does a arboriculturist need?

A arboriculturist needs 25 essential skills including plant species, tree preservation and conservation, forest ecology, health and safety regulations, control tree diseases. Core competencies include .

Will AI replace arboriculturist jobs?

The AI disruption score for arboriculturist is 13/100 (very low risk). Some tasks may be automated but the role will evolve rather than disappear entirely.

Agriculture & EnvironmentMarket-oriented skilled agricultural workersISCO 6112

arboriculturist

Arboriculturists carry out specialised tasks related to observation, health and maintenance of trees.

European Skills Framework

Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.

Essential (25)

plant speciesplant speciesThe variety of plants, trees and shrubs and their special characteristics.tree preservation and conservationtree preservation and conservationEnvironmental requirements for tree preservation and conservation.forest ecologyforest ecologyThe ecosystems existing in a forest, starting from bacteria to trees and soil types.health and safety regulationshealth and safety regulationsNecessary health, safety, hygiene and environmental standards and legislation rules in the sector of particular activity.control tree diseasescontrol tree diseasesIdentify diseased or undesirable trees. Remove them using power saws or hand saws.advise on tree issuesadvise on tree issuesAdvise organisations or private individuals on planting, caring for, pruning or removing trees.monitor tree healthmonitor tree healthMonitor trees for pests and diseases, aiming to improve their health.handle geospatial technologieshandle geospatial technologiesCan use Geospatial Technologies which involve GPS (global positioning systems), GIS (geographical information systems), and RS (remote sensing) in the daily work.minimize risks in tree operationsminimize risks in tree operationsEvaluate risks and hazards, perform efficient actions in order to minimize risks and to restore the trees to their orginal state or to replant new ones.perform tree thinningperform tree thinningRemoving some trees from a stand in order to improve tree health, timber value and production.execute fertilisationexecute fertilisationCarry out fertilisation tasks by hand or using appropriate equipment according to fertilisation instructions taking into account the environmental, health and safety regulations and procedures.inspect treesinspect treesCarry out tree inspections and surveys.operate hand pruning equipmentoperate hand pruning equipmentEfficiently perform hand pruning by using specific pruning tools like shears, lopping shears, saw, a small pocket scale to weigh the pruned material, and twine.monitor groundsmonitor groundsMonitor grounds during special events to insure protection of the system, report condition of the grounds and loss of water or plants due to system malfunction.plant green plantsplant green plantsPlant seeds manually or by using ground equipment.conserve forestsconserve forestsStrive to conserve and restore forest structures, biodiversity and ecological functions.carry out aerial tree riggingcarry out aerial tree riggingUndertake aerial tree rigging to safely remove lower tree sections using suitable cuts, minimising shock loading in the rigging systems. Take into account the expected load and the positions of the gr...spray pesticidesspray pesticidesSpray pesticide solutions to keep insects, fungus, weed growth, and diseases under control.safeguard biodiversitysafeguard biodiversityProtect biodiversity among animals, plants and microorganism by adopting environmentally sustainable actions such as maintaining natural habitats and preserving nature.operate chainsawoperate chainsawOperate mechanical chainsaw powered by electricity, compressed air or gasoline.protect treesprotect treesPreserve trees taking into account the health and conditions of the tree(s) and plans for preservation and conservation of the area. This includes the cutting of trees or branches on trees applying kn...estimate damageestimate damageEstimate damage in case of accidents or natural disasters.execute disease and pest control activitiesexecute disease and pest control activitiesExecute disease and pest control activities using conventional or biological methods taking into account the climate, plant or crop type, health and safety and environmental regulations. Store and han...nurse treesnurse treesPlant, fertilise and trim trees, shrubs and hedges. Examine trees to assess their condition and determine treatment. Work to eradicate insects, fungus and diseases which are harmful to trees, assist w...climb treesclimb treesAscend and descend from trees in a safely manner.

Optional (7)

climate change impactclimate change impactThe impact of climate change on biodiversity and life conditions for plants and animals.forestry regulationsforestry regulationsThe legal rules applicable to forestry: agricultural law, rural law, and laws on hunting and fishing.geographic information systemsgeographic information systemsThe tools involved in geographical mapping and positioning, such as GPS (global positioning systems), GIS (geographical information systems), and RS (remote sensing).write technical reports related to treeswrite technical reports related to treesCompose written adequate reports about tree-realted issues for parties such as engineers, solicitors, or mortgage and insurance companies, for example if tree roots are causing problems to the integri...make independent operating decisionsmake independent operating decisionsMake immediate operating decisions as necessary without reference to others, taking into account the circumstances and any relevant procedures and legislation. Determine alone which option is the best...maintain forestry equipmentmaintain forestry equipmentCheck forestry equipment to make sure that it is in working order.assist tree identificationassist tree identificationAssist in the development and improvement of techniques for measuring and identifying trees. Obtain and use various sources of information to accurately identify and name trees, use tree characteristi...