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Reaching young people early could be the key to tackling arboriculture’s skills shortage The arboriculture industry has talked for years about the need to attract more young people. But if students don’t know arboriculture exists as a career while they are still at school, how can we expect them to choose it? Joly Elliott For long-time ArbWest Committee member Joly Elliott, attracting young people into arboriculture is one of the most important issues facing the industry. Joly has been...

Arborists have always been custodians of trees, but the role is changing. Today, the job is about much more than pruning, managing risk or removing trees — it is also be about protecting and creating habitat for wildlife. Hayes Tree Care For arborists, habitat creation is also an opportunity to expand the services they offer. From retaining habitat trees and creating artificial hollows to repurposing logs and installing nesting boxes, arborists can provide clients with alternatives that...

The Perth Hills Discovery Centre provided the perfect backdrop for ArbWest’s Arbor Day 2026, a hands-on training event that brought together arborists, climbers, apprentices and industry supporters from across Western Australia for a day of learning, connection and inspiration. Sponsored by RelyOn, the event combined practical skills development with important discussions about the future of arboriculture, tree retention and habitat conservation. Pascal Oosterik From aerial rescue and rigging...