The Practice of Arboriculture

By John Sulzbach, Killingworth CT

Introduction

Killingworth, CT, resident John Sulzbach serves as a production manager at Astroseal Products, an industry-leading producer of lightning protection materials and substrates for the aerospace industry based in Chester, CT. Demonstrating an appreciation for the trees and shrubs in Killingworth and across New England, John Sulzbach is also an ISA-licensed arborist and student of North American arboriculture.

Arboriculture

Arboriculture is a sub-discipline of horticulture that includes the study of and care for perennial woody plants such as shrubs, trees, and vines. As both a science and a practice for professionals and amateurs alike, the purpose of arboriculture is largely for permanent landscape design and beautification projects at private estates, gardens, parks, and public green spaces.

Conclusion

Arborists are trained to perform many tasks, including the identification and documentation of tree species; the identification of species-specific diseases and insect infestations; pruning and repairing damaged trees; bracing, trimming, and transplanting trees; and arranging trees into landscapes so that they are habitat sustainable and aesthetically pleasing.