Arboriculture and Community Forest Management (AS Degree)

 

Arboriculture and Community Forest Management (AS Degree)



Stockbridge featured in Tree Care Industry Magazine
Check out pages 24-26 in this issue of Tree Care Industry Magazine, which highlights the many great aspects of the Stockbridge School's Arboriculture program:
 
Arborists plant, prune, and fertilize trees to keep them healthy. When trees die or become unsafe, arborists remove them.Trees are a valuable community resource, they reduce air and water pollution and increase property values. Arborists manage trees to increase their value for homeowners and the community. To become a qualified arborist, you need the right education and training; GET IT from the Stockbridge School's Arboriculture program!

Established in 1893, the Stockbridge School's Arboriculture program is the oldest in the country and has educated many leaders in the tree care industry. The Stockbridge School carries on a proud tradition by offering a two-year education designed to prepare you for a career in arboriculture. Classes are based on the latest arboricultural research and include many outdoor field techniques classes, to give you the necessary hands-on skills to succeed. If you like working outdoors, helping the environment, and combining physical and mental challenges, you should think about a career in arboriculture.

 

Opportunities in arboriculture are growing. American households spend $13 billion on tree care annually, and this amount continues to increase each year. Homeowners, business owners, and public officials recog