Urban Tree Care

  • Arborist
  • Tree Seedling Nursery Manager
  • Tree Care Technician
  • Tree Health Specialist
  • Utility Forester
  • Operations Manager
  • Business Leader

Urban forestry professionals are in high demand, and are vital in ensuring a healthy urban infrastructure. These professionals plan, manage and care for trees in urban settings to improve the environment as well as quality of life.

Many roles in this pathway are dedicated to a high level of tree care, including trimming, printing, and branch trimming. They also consult on tree diseases and tree pest issues within the urban setting.

This may be a career path for you, if you are interested in:

 

  • Hands-on tree care
  • Urban settings
  • Climbing
  • Managing tree operations

 

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