Arboriculture
Arboriculture is the cultivation, management, and study of individual trees, shrubs, vines, and other perennial woody plants. This field of science examines how these plants grow and respond to cultural practices and their environment. Arborists, also known as arboriculturists, engage in practices such as selection, planting, training, fertilization, pest control, pruning, shaping, and removal of trees. They play a crucial role in maintaining trees for permanent landscapes, gardens, parks, and other populated settings, benefiting people through enjoyment, protection, and aesthetic enhancement.
Arboriculture focuses on the care, growth, and management of trees and woody plants, ensuring their health, safety, and contribution to the environment and human well-being.