The science which emphasize on the cultivation, management and study of individual trees and shrubs, vines and plants is known as aboriculture and the person studying it is known as the aborist. Arborist are also known by other names such as tree surgeons or aborist culturist. The nature of their work is to emphasise on the wellbeing, security and health of plants and trees. Planting, transplanting, pruning, structural support, preventing or diagnosing of parasitism, treating it, preventing or interrupting gracing, installing lightning protection and removing of vegetation deemed to be harzardous are among the many tasks performed by the aborists. To work close to power lines, arborists must complete additional training to become certified utility arborists or line clearance arborists. They can climb onto trees using a variety of methods, but the most common and least invasive is rope climbing. In this context, arborists employ either the single rope technique or the double rope technique, two widely used climbing techniques.

In the context of the landscape ecology, an arborist's work may encompass complex trees or enormous ecological communities. To make sure they are secure, healthy, and appropriate for societal standards, these need to be supervised, tracked, and treated. Additionally, arborists may plan, design, consult, compile reports, and testify in court. All arborists do not undertake the same type of job; some may only offer advisory services; others may climb, prune, and plant trees; still others may offer a combination of all of these activities. 

Study Levels:

To ensure that they are competent in the diagnosis, treatment, and protection of diseases, pests, and nutritional deficiencies in trees, arborists specialise in the field of arboriculture. They can then report on or consult on issues pertaining to climbing, trimming, lightning protection, and pruning.

An arborist's job must be accompanied by formal certification in Vocational and Skilled Trades. To ensure ongoing technique and skill growth, a certified arborist is expected to adhere to strict continuing education requirements.

While some universities provide arboriculture certificate programmes, others incorporate this curriculum into their horticulture offerings. The various study levels consist of:

• Certificate in Arboriculture
• Associate Degree in Arboriculture
• Bachelors Degree in Arboriculture

Specialisation:

For students who want to pursue jobs in this field of study, there are numerous specialisations available. Following are a few of them:

• Arboriculture

• Horticulture
• Forestry
• Tree Climbing
• Tree Maintenance
• Tree Preservation
• Tree Conservation
• Tree Removal
• Parks and Gardens
• Planning
• Tree Survey
• Inspections
• Diagnosis
• Treatment of Pests
• Diseases
• Nutritional Deficiencies in Trees
• Pruning
• Cabling
• Lightning Protection
• Consultation
• Report Writing
• Recommending Treatments
• Tree Appraisals
• Competent Tree Services

Employability:

Depending on their career choice and the organisation they work with, professional arborists engage in a variety of practises. Their work is varied, and as there is a large need for arborists internationally, it is a fantastic career opportunity for individuals who like to travel. There are many paths one may take to enter this field, and one can start right out of school and learn everything about what an arborist does. To become masters at positioning themselves for a prosperous career, students must advance their education in order to broaden their knowledge and learning.

Without prior experience, newly hired arborists begin their careers as groundskeepers in the sector. In this regard, a few of the job descriptions mention operating machinery as well as cooperating with crew members to help with pruning, shrub and tree removal, hedge trimming, and wood chipping. The grounds person also helps with rigging tasks, pulling lines, regulating rigging ropes, comprehending compartmentalization in trees, preventing decay, taking safety precautions, and learning about the work both on the ground and in the canopy.

The following are job titles relevant to this profession in India:

• Plantation,
• Transplanting,
• Fertilisation,
• Chemical treatment,
• Watering,
• Trimming
•  Weeding of flower beds

The types of profession for an aborist to pursue abroad are:

• Arborist
• Arboriculturist
• Tree Surgeon
• Grounds Person
• Climbing Arborist
• Plant Healthcare Technician
• Arborist Representative
• Tree Consultant