Education and Careers Hub at Arb Show 2025!
A space dedicated to inspiring the next generation of tree care professionals and supporting the development of existing industry professionals. Our hub serves as an exciting meeting point for anyone passionate about tree care and environmental protection.
Who is it for?
Whether you're a student or career changer looking to explore educational opportunities, a professional seeking to upskill, or an employer looking to connect with potential talent, our diverse range of expert-led talks, exhibitors, and resources will equip and inspire you with both knowledge and innovation from the arb sector.
New for 2025 is our timetable of ‘Westonbirt Walks’ a great way of engaging with the stunning trees of our National Arboretum – find out why trees are such a valuable part of our society.
So why not join us as we celebrate the curiosity and wonder of arboriculture through the world of learning, networking and career development.
If you would like to sponsor the education and careers hub, please email events@trees.org.uk for more information
Talks
Friday 16th May
Time
|
Speaker
|
Title
|
| 10:30 – 10:50 |
Keith Sacre,
Barcham Tree Nurseries |
Young tree establishment care |
| 11:00 – 11:20 |
Emma Gilmartin and Tom Hamments,
Arboricultural Association |
Becoming a veteran tree specialist — VETcert for consultants and practitioners |
| 11:30 – 11:50 |
Ros Burnley,
Adrow Ltd |
Apprenticeships in Arb |
| 12:00 – 12:50 |
Callum Throw
Arb Innovators |
AI in Arb – Using innovative technology to enhance tree surveys and reports |
| 13:00 – 13:20 |
Reg Harris
Urban Forestry |
Habitat pruning at Sherwood Forest |
| 13:30 – 13:50 |
Jess Herbert |
An insight into Jess’s career as a female Tree Climber |
| 14:00 – 14:20 |
Amelia Williams,
The Arboricultural Company Ltd |
“Bonsai for all”
An&introduction to keeping a tree in a pot, aka “bonsai," and how anyone can do this regardless of space, both indoors and outside. To include the&basics of how to create a bonsai and some of the techniques used in bonsai, as well as the tree species that are suitable. It is a good way to learn about how trees grow, a chance to examine roots, and grow your own from seed or cuttings. |
| 14:30 – 14:50 |
Keely Dowson,
Tree Life Training Provider |
Qualifications in Arb |
* Times may be subject to change.
Saturday 17th May
Time
|
Speaker
|
Title
|
| 10:30 – 10:50 |
Keith Sacre,
Barcham Tree Nurseries |
Young tree establishment care |
| 11:00 – 11:20 |
Tony Kirkham |
Tony’s Career in Arb |
| 11:30 – 11:50 |
Amelia Williams,
The Arboricultural Company Ltd |
“Bonsai for all”
An introduction to keeping a tree in a pot, aka “bonsai," and how anyone can do this regardless of space, both indoors and outside. To include the basics of how to create a bonsai and some of the techniques used in bonsai, as well as the tree species that are suitable. It is a good way to learn about how trees grow, a chance to examine roots, and grow your own from seed or cuttings.
|
| 12:00 – 12:50 |
Callum Throw,
Arb Innovators |
AI in Arb – Using innovative technology to enhance tree surveys and reports.
|
| 13:00 – 13:20 |
Jim Mulholland,
BATS training and research |
A fascinating and entertaining look at Jim’s incredible footage illustrating the relationship between bats and trees. |
| 13:30 – 13:50 |
Jess Herbert |
An insight intoJess’s career as a female Tree Climber |
| 14:00 – 14:20 |
Reg Harris,
Urban Forestry |
Habitat pruning at Sherwood Forest |
| 14:30 – 14:50 |
Ros Burnley,
Adrow Ltd |
Apprenticeships in Arb |
* Times may be subject to change.
Walks
Friday 16th May
Time
|
Speaker
|
Title
|
| 10:45 – 11:30 |
Dan Crowley |
Trees of Westonbirt |
| 12:30 – 13:15 |
Jill Butler |
Heritage Trees |
| 14:00 – 14:45 |
Caroline Gorton |
Trees Pests and Diseases |
* Times may be subject to change.
Saturday 17th May
Time
|
Speaker
|
Title
|
| 10:45 – 11:30 |
Jill Butler |
Heritage Trees |
| 12:30 – 13:15 |
Tony Kirkham/Dan Crowley |
Trees of Westonbirt |
| 14:00 – 14:45 |
Caroline Gorton |
Trees Pests and Diseases |
* Times may be subject to change.
