If you enjoy working outside and are passionate about planting, pruning and protecting trees in urban areas, then the arboriculture/urban forestry program is right for you.

In this program, you will learn theory and skills in the science of arboriculture. You’ll gain hands-on experience identifying, designing, planting, pruning and maintaining trees. You’ll also learn how to diagnose pests and problems as well as how to protect the trees and treat for problems.

Whether you want to work for a commercial company, a city or county park, start your own business, or continue studying urban forestry at a four-year university, this program will lay the groundwork for your future.

Arboricultural climbing is also offered as a non-credit class during winter quarter. For more information on this class please visit our non-credit community and career page.

We also have a program for students interested in working in traditional forestry. For more on forestry, visit our natural resources management page.

In addition, we have a program for students interested in working with the whole landscape. For more information, please visit our landscape management page.