City trees and green spaces are essential for the quality of life in urban areas. They improve the microclimate, promote biodiversity and provide recreational spaces for citizens. The care, planning and management of these green oases requires a variety of specialized professions that ensure that cities are not only beautiful and appropriately designed, but also remain sustainable and livable. The following article presents various professions that play an important role in the design and maintenance of urban green spaces. From tree care to landscape architecture to environmental management, there are many exciting fields of activity that help shape a livable city.

Here is an overview of the most important professions related to trees and plants in the public sector:

1. Planning and design

These professions focus on the conception and planning of urban green spaces:

  • landscape architect: Design and planning of urban green spaces, parks, playgrounds and other outdoor facilities taking into account ecological, aesthetic and social aspects.
  • urban planner: Integrates green spaces into the urban infrastructure, develops greening concepts and plans the creation of new parks and open spaces.
  • open space planner: Specialization in the design of public recreational areas such as parks and playgrounds, with a focus on functional and aesthetic aspects.
  • expert in urban greening: Focus on the integration of plants into urban architecture, e.g. through green roofs, green facades or gardens.

2. Care and maintenance

The focus here is on the direct care and maintenance of trees and green spaces:

  • gardener in gardening and landscaping: Responsible for the creation and maintenance of green spaces, the planting of trees and shrubs and the maintenance of lawns.
  • tree care worker (arborist): Specializing in the care and maintenance of trees through pruning, removing diseased trees and carrying out tree inspections.
  • tree climber: Specialists for working in treetops to carry out maintenance measures or to fell trees safely.
  • green space manager: Management and strategic planning of urban green spaces, organisation of maintenance operations and resource use.
  • vegetation management specialist: Maintenance of vegetation along roads and railway tracks to take into account both ecological and safety aspects.

3. Environmental protection and sustainability

These professions deal with the preservation and improvement of ecological conditions in cities:

  • Environmental engineer: Working on projects to improve urban ecosystems, analyzing soil and water quality.
  • nature conservation officer: Develop and monitor measures to protect biodiversity in urban green spaces.
  • urban ecologist: Integration of ecological processes into the urban environment, promotion of biodiversity and restoration of urban ecosystems.
  • climate protection manager: Development of climate protection strategies, often with a focus on greening and CO₂ reduction measures through urban green spaces.
  • soil scientist: Investigation of soil quality and development of measures for soil improvement in urban green spaces.
  • ecologist: Analysis of the interactions between humans, plants and animals in the urban environment to promote sustainable urban development.

4. Special inspection and advice

These are professions that focus on specific technical and advisory tasks related to urban green spaces:

  • tree inspector: Regular monitoring of the health and stability of urban trees and recommendations for maintenance measures.
  • plant protection advisor: Advising municipalities on plant protection issues, particularly on the control of pests and tree diseases.
  • city ​​tree inspector: Specialized inspection and monitoring of urban tree landscapes, including planning of felling and maintenance measures.
  • geoinformatician: Use of geographic information systems to map and analyze tree and green space locations.

5. Education and Awareness

These professions focus on raising awareness among residents and educating them about green spaces:

  • environmental educator: Conducting educational programs in parks or environmental centers to raise awareness of the importance of urban green spaces.
  • Urban Gardener: Community gardeners who transform urban areas into green, productive oases and work closely with the local/regional population.

6. Technical infrastructure and drainage

Professions that focus on the infrastructure and technical aspects of urban green spaces:

  • specialist in drainage technology: Planning and maintenance of drainage systems to protect urban green spaces from flooding and to use water resources efficiently.
  • hydrologist: Investigation and design of stormwater management systems that contribute to greening and flood prevention in cities.

 

These professions and activities are carried out by experts in urban trees and urban greenery, who often work together in an interdisciplinary manner to make cities and our public areas greener, more livable and more ecologically sustainable. Their tasks range from strategic planning and maintenance to technical support of green spaces in urban areas.

If you are interested in these professions, ask your city or local government.

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