arboricultura
Arboricultura is the practice of cultivating, managing, and studying trees in cultivated landscapes, such as streets, parks, gardens, and managed woodlands. It aims to maintain tree health and safety while preserving ecological and aesthetic values. The field covers the life cycle of trees—from selection and planting to ongoing care, pruning, fertilization, pest and disease management, and, when needed, removal or relocation.
Arboricultura draws on horticulture, forestry, landscape architecture, and urban planning. It distinguishes itself from broad forestry
Key techniques include pruning to shape and reduce risk, cabling and bracing for weak limbs, soil management
In urban and peri-urban contexts, arboriculture supports shade, carbon sequestration, biodiversity, storm water management, and heat
Professional practice commonly involves certification or accreditation, such as being a certified arborist, and adherence to