Arborist

Tasks and duties

• Planting trees, taking into consideration the appropriate location, the right tree species, and the care and maintenance that is required for a tree to thrive.
• Investigating the health and condition of trees and assessing necessary treatment.
• Pruning trees by removing branches or reducing the size of trees using handsaws and chainsaws. Pruning may be necessary due to disease, decay, storm damage, safety or aesthetics.
• Removing trees when they have sustained damage, become too big or present a risk to people or property.
• Removing stumps so that the remaining root systems do not cause damage or look unsightly.
• Advising on appropriate use of insecticides and fertilisers.