- New Zealand Arboricultural Association
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Logo of the NZAA
The New Zealand Arboricultural Association (NZ Arbor) is the national, non-profit organisation for arboriculture within New Zealand.
NZ Arbor was formed in 1989 in response to a growing demand for a national body to represent professional and non-professional people in the arboricultural industry in New Zealand. Its mission statement: "Through research, technology, and education promote the professional practice of arboriculture and foster a greater public awareness of the benefits of trees."
NZ Arbor has over 200 members - consisting of individuals, organisations and interested bodies.
In 1996, NZ Arbor joined the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) to become its 32nd Chapter.
Every year, NZ Arbor holds an Annual Conference, with national and international speakers, normally held in conjunction with the NTCC. Also, throughout each year, a number of technical seminars or workshops are held, as well as social events and field trips.
The Association manages regional Tree Climbing Competitions (TCCs), culminating in the National Tree Climbing Championship (NTCC) - the respective Men’s and Women’s Champions go on to represent New Zealand at the International event (ITCC) run by the ISA.
The Association manages an Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS). It is also in the process of organising an Arboricultural Consultants Group (ACG).
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Goal of NZ Arbor
The goal of NZ Arbor is to encourage, foster, improve and educate in all aspects of arboriculture throughout New Zealand.
What is Arboriculture?
Arboriculture is recognised as the complete care, management and maintenance of amenity trees. Amenity trees are those located in parks and reserves, streets and residential gardens.
Trees bring natural elements and wildlife habitats into urban surroundings, all of which increase the quality of life for residents in the community.
Arboriculture is distinct from silviculture, which is the care and management of commercial forest trees for timber production and economic return.
The Arborist
Competent Arborists are both qualified and experienced that provide a wide range of tree care services. These include, local authority tree management, residential tree care, maintenance of trees near overhead wires, and consultancy services
Arborists undertake tree planting, pruning, removal, transplanting, fertilising, pest/disease diagnosis and treatment, tree inspections, surveys and reporting.
External links
Categories:- Forestry in New Zealand
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