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Generally, an arborist is a tree, shrub, vine or perennial woody plant specialist. What does this mean? If you encounter concerns with the above plantation, the person to contact is an arborist.
Such concerns include trimming, pruning, maintenance, lopping, fertiliser and insecticide treatment, removal of dead and decaying trees, shrubs and vines, consultation, monitoring, transplanting, offering structural support, diagnosing plantation health concerns, preventing predation, etc. Here's what you need to know about arborists so that you are capable of choosing the correct one:
Specialisations in Arboriculture
Arboriculture is the term that envelops the different concerns an arborist can handle; most of them have been mentioned above. One arborist might not be skilled in all the aforementioned specialisations; you might come across different arborists who handle different concerns. For example, you can come across an arborist who does not go to the field; his or her main work is to offer advice in an office. This kind of arborist is referred to as a consulting arborist.
You can also come across a specialist who works outside by visiting work sites, but deals with specific concerns. For example, a particular arborist might only handle lopping, pruning and trimming, while another might only handle diagnosing health problems and applying a particular treatment.
This tells you that if you are looking for an arborist, ensure you select one who specialises in your particular needs.
Qualification and License
Since an arborist is not your typical go-to handyman to help with lopping, a license is required to allow him or her to carry out arborist work. To check whether a particular arborist is licensed, you can check whether he or she is registered under a relevant industry association; for example, the Australian Consulting and Practicing Arborists or the International Society of Arboriculture.
Preserving and conserving the environment is considered crucial because it is the main source of people's livelihood. The government has to ensure that arborists are qualified and certified before being issued with a license.
Registering on such associations also helps the arborists gain trust from potential clients. Check with your state's directories to find out the names of other arboriculture associations that arborists can register with.
Skills
Some specialisations in arboriculture require that you learn additional things not related to tree biology. You might be expected to learn how to climb trees and work safely at heights, work around traffic ensuring you don't cause accidents, apply first aid, operate heavy and light machinery and pieces of equipment, etc.
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