Monday, 15 October 2012

arborist jobs in australia

Arborist as a Career in Australia
Being an Arborist is a special job and hence it needs certain qualifications. Only a well-trained arborist knows about each species of trees, plants or shrubs and how to maintain them. There are many schools and institutions that provide such training. To be an arborist is a good career choice especially if you are a nature buff. Have you ever imagined what the view would be like from the tallest tree in the neighborhood? Or wondered what the surroundings look like. I’m sure you’re thinking about it now, an Ariel view from the tree top.
Job Description and Responsibilities
Arborists are often referred to as tree doctors, tree surgeon and Climbers. They tend to trees, plant and shrubs and examine them for any issues related to structure, nutrition and disease. They evaluate damage or decay just by looking at the color and texture of the tree. If any infection, damage or decay is found, samples will be sent to the lab for complete examination.
Arborists prune and trim trees and shrubs, including removing dead branches. Sometimes living branches that are obstructions will be removed. These activities involve climbing tress. Special gear is worn while climbing trees. Mechanical lifts are also being employed for this purpose. As a safety precaution, it is important that Arborists wear safety gear which includes a helmet and gloves, and show extreme care when working with saws, clippers, shears and any other such tools. Generally, there are two kinds of arborist. The purist, involved more in gardens and tree pruning for aesthetic purposes, or practical arborists who work on power lines (often called ‘linies’), infrastructure etc.

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