The types of registered tree management personnel are:

• Arborists
• Tree Risk Assessors
• Tree Work Supervisors
• Tree Climbers
• Chainsaw Operators

Their major roles and duties in arboriculture and tree management work are outlined as follows:

The registration requirements for tree management personnel are initially set as the qualifications and work experience currently and generally required for in-service practitioners under government contracts. All qualified in-service practitioners under the five types of tree management personnel are encouraged to register voluntarily.

The registration requirements for each type of tree management personnel (e.g. qualifications and work experience in arboriculture and tree management) are detailed in the “Notes to Applicants”.