So You Want to be an Arborist?

Are you curious about a career in arboriculture or looking to deepen your understanding of tree care and urban forestry? Join us for a comprehensive three-day course designed to introduce you to the science, skills, and professional pathways of arboriculture.

Led by industry experts and seasoned instructors, this course covers everything from tree biology and soil management to pruning, risk assessment, and safe climbing practices. This course provides foundational knowledge based on the required modules for arborist certification. *This course is intended for preparation and knowledge building only and will not include the option to take the arborist certification exam.

**Three-day course**

3/10:

9:00-9:30 Introduction to Arboriculture & Certification

9:30-11:30 Tree Biology

11:30-12:15 Lunch (Provided)

12:15-2:15 Identification and Selection

2:15-4:15 Soil and Water Management

3/11:

9:00-11:00 Installation and Establishment

11:00-12:00 Hear from the Pros: Panel of Arborists

12:00-12:45 Lunch (Provided)

12:45-2:15 Pruning and Maintenance

2:15-4:15 Tree Health: Diagnosis and Treatment

3/12:

9:00-11:00 Trees and Construction

11:00-12:00 Urban Forestry

12:00-12:45 Lunch (provided)

12:45-2:15 Tree Risk Assessment

2:15-4:15 Safe Work Practices and Climbing

4:15-4:45 Review

If you have any questions, please contact the UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County at (813) 744-5519.

***The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations such as sign language interpreters and listening devices, please contact: VinsonA@HCFL.gov, 813-744-5519 Ext. 54106, at least 1 week in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.

The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Institution.