Arboriculture

Course summary

If you have a head for heights, then this course could be for you. While being taught by industry and academic experts, you’ll develop the practical skills and underpinning knowledge needed to go into the arboriculture industry or Higher Education. If you have a head for heights, then this course could be for you. While being taught by industry and academic experts, you’ll develop the practical skills and underpinning knowledge needed to go into the arboriculture industry or Higher Education. You’ll perfect your skills in our extremely well-equipped on-site arboriculture and forestry department, as well as a variety of local off-site facilities, from a private arboretum to Forestry Commission woodland and the New Forest. You’ll also get the opportunity to see guest lectures from leading industry experts. Topics covered: • Principles of plant and soil science • Tree and shrub pruning and maintenance • Tree felling and chainsaw use • Arboricultural skills • Tree identification • Pests and diseases of trees • Advanced arboricultural practices • Tree surveys and inspections • Woodland habitat management • Advanced arboricultural machinery