Job Description

Tree surgeons inspect, diagnose, treat and care for established trees, shrubs and vines in a wide variety of situations. They also remove damaged trees, shrubs and vines.
Tree surgeons may perform the following tasks:

examine trees, shrubs or vines to assess their condition, value or significance and determine appropriate treatment where required.
remove damaged or diseased sections using appropriate tools such as pruning saws, chainsaws or secateurs.
spray to control disease and pests.
brace heavy branches to prevent limb collapse.
prune or shape trees to improve appearance and reduce hazards.
fell and remove diseased trees.
develop tree care and maintenance programs for clients.
liaise with members of the general public, local government authorities and legal profession.

Tree surgeons may work selecting and cultivating trees and shrubs in parks, gardens, arboreta and in the agricultural sector (caring for fruit trees, grape vines, etc). Tree surgeons use equipment such as chainsaws, handsaws, secateurs, ropes, harnesses, travel towers, elevated work platforms, wood chippers, stump grinders and ladders to carry out their work.

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