Westonbirt raising awareness of important tree care with Arboricultural Association event

Ever wondered about looking after trees for a living? Tree care is not widely understood, and Westonbirt, The National Arboretum is hosting a brand-new event to promote the tree care profession – arboriculture.

In collaboration with the Arboricultural Association, the Tree Care Forum will showcase the importance of arboriculture and the tree care community to the public, Friday 21 May - Saturday 22 May.

Featured speakers will talk about pests and diseases, climate change, health and wellbeing and ancient trees. Interactive outdoor activities will include guided walks, coppice workshops, masterclasses, climbing demonstrations and more.

Andrew Smith, Arboretum Director said: “We are excited to work with the Arboricultural Association on this new event and are pleased to be part of raising awareness of arboriculture as a rewarding profession and important industry. The workshops will shed light on the great work we do here at Westonbirt and the importance of arboriculture in protecting and caring for our trees around the world.”

Whether you’re already a professional or you are a tree enthusiast, this two-day event has something for all ages and everyone to enjoy, with a particular focus on introducing children to the world of tree care.

Describing the event, John Parker, Arboricultural Association CEO said: “We’ve had a great relationship with Westonbirt over several years and the public appreciation of trees and their benefits is greater than ever, so this is the perfect opportunity to work together to put the industry that cares for those trees in the spotlight.”

This event hopes to encourage the public to protect and care for all trees to allow them to thrive for years to come.