The Homepage for the Children Youth and Families at Risk National Inititive. As the Agriculture and Resource Management Agents in NJ become increasingly involved in the Positive Futures for NJ Families Project, more and more creative programming will emerge. Arboriculture is one of these new programs. Arboriculture is the care of trees and shrubs, and arborists are the professionals who practice arboriculture. Arborists improve the quality of life by properly selecting, planting, and caring for trees and shrubs.
Arboriculture involves many types of activities.
Arborists select and transplant trees, prune, repair, brace, and fertilize them, manage pests, and ensure that the trees in their care grow well and remain structurally safe. Arborists protect trees on construction sites and appraise the value of damaged or destroyed trees. They even provide expert opinion in legal cases. Arborists combine physical skills, technical knowledge, and a sincere interest in trees to gain personal satisfaction and earn a good living. When properly maintained, plants add life and color to our cities, towns, and neighborhoods.