Arboriculturist Current Vacancies

2008-06-13:

Arboriculturalists may be referred to as consultant arboriculturalists, arboricultural officers or tree officers. They ensure responsibility for trees owned by the council in public woodland, country parks, parks and recreational spaces, and Arboriculturalists carry out detailed surveys of sites to record the number of trees and their condition, and decide what work needs to be carried out.

When trees are to be planted, arboriculturalists advise on their selection depending on soil conditions, situation and visual qualities. They estimate costs for the work to be carried out, prepare contract specifications and supervise contracts. caused damage or a building may be undermined by tree roots.

Other important tasks include writing reports, consulting with, and advising, the public, council departments, private companies, voluntary organisations or conservation groups and attending/speaking at public meetings emergencies.

Some of the work is office-based, but arboriculturalists also work in a wide range of locations, including country parks, private estates and private gardens. driving licence is essential.

Arboriculturists are employed by local authorities, private landowners, public bodies, forest management companies, consultancy firms and contracting companies tree surgery firms.
Many experienced arboriculturists become self-employed, while others find work overseas.

It is possible to gain promotion from technical, supervisory or management posts to director level.
Registered private consultants or senior positions in local authorities usually require the Royal Forestry Society's Professional Diploma in examination. (Permalink)