Arboriculture and urban forestry educational topics considered very important or important.
| Very important | Respondents in agreement (%) | Important | Respondents in agreement (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tree planting | 98 | ANSI standards | 79 |
| Tree pruning | 97 | Herbicide/pesticide application | 78 |
| Tree selection | 95 | Bidding/estimate | 78 |
| Tree soil and water relations | 93 | Public relations | 76 |
| Tree structure and decay identification | 92 | Public speaking | 75 |
| Plant insect identification | 92 | Landscape design | 78 |
| Tree identification | 90 | Benefits and values | 75 |
| Preserving trees during construction | 89 | Climbing practices | 73 |
| Tree risk management | 88 | Chain-saw operations | 73 |
| Tree anatomy and physiology | 88 | OSHA standards | 73 |
| Tree nutrition | 85 | Street tree ordinances | 73 |
| Safe work practices | 85 | Computer science | 73 |
| Ethics | 84 | Personnel management | 73 |
| Urban forest management | 80 | Tree inventory | 71 |
| Small business management | 70 |