Arboricultural Knowledge - ONLINE

This signposting course, split over two half-day sessions, will allow delegates to revise, re-cap and update their Arboricultural Knowledge across a range of topics.

Course contents:

• What is Arboriculture?
• Tree identification
• Tree anatomy and physiology
• Tree pruning practices
• Principal decay fungi, pests, diseases and disorders
• Tree biomechanics
• Trees and the law
• Trees on development
• Trees and buildings
• Career progression

Delegates will be provided access to some instructional videos at the end of the first half-day session. When booking, delegates should ensure that they allow sufficient time to watch these (approx. 1.5hr) before the next session; sessions are typically spaced one week apart.

Certification:

Arboricultural Association attendance certificate

Delivery:

Via Zoom – Please ensure that you have either downloaded the Zoom App, or have an account, and that the audio and camera are in working order. Please see Zoom Tips.

Session 1 - 01.12.2026 : 09.30 – 12.30
Session 2 - 08.12.2026: 09.30 – 12.30