Northampton Tree Warden
Northampton Tree Warden
City of Northampton
City of Northampton
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Brief Description
Brief Description
The Tree Wardens job is to oversee the removal and placement of shade trees according to future environmental happenings (ex global warming's effects). Their job is to adapt and anticipate in order to plant trees that will most benefit the city. In order to do so, for much of the time in office, the Tree Warden is researching online.
Common Job Responsibilities
Common Job Responsibilities
Pruning of trees for the safety and health of Northampton citizens.
Removal of trees that are unhealthy (dead or dying)
Finding planting sights for possible tree(s).
Planting new trees.
Writing grant proposals to the city government.
Researching environmental impacts on trees in the U.S.
Preparing budget presentations.
Inspecting contracted tree work.
Conducting public meetings and tree hearings.
Ways To Partner
Ways To Partner
Consultant
Guest Speaker
Skills Needed
Skills Needed
Qualified training in arboriculture.
Communication skills. Especially while interacting with the public, governmental representatives, and local politicians.
Comfortable with computers.
Values Needed
Values Needed
Care for the city.
Making sure that what is placed is for the betterment of the city and its citizens.
Care for the environment, not only the cities but also the world.
Knowledge Needed
Knowledge Needed
Being well adverse in agriculture.
Understanding of trees, plants, soil, animals, etc.
Communication and establishing what is needed for the city.
Related Career Paths
Related Career Paths
Groundskeeper.
Plant health care technician.
Tree Surgeon.
Forester.
Arborist representative.
Landscape architect.
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