Description
Tree surgeons maintain trees. They use heavy machinery to prune and cut trees. Tree surgeons are often required to climb the trees to perform maintenance.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
execute disease and pest control activitiesprotect treesde-limb treesfollow safety procedures when working at heightscarry out aerial tree riggingminimize risks in tree operationsclimb treesoperate chainsawperform tree thinningadvise on tree issuesoperate forestry equipmentnurse treesselect tree felling methodsidentify trees to fellassist tree identificationinspect treesmaintain forestry equipmentanalyse tree populationmonitor tree healthestimate damagefell treesconserve forestscontrol tree diseasesmeasure trees