Myerscough's arboriculture programmes in the spotlight on International Day of Forests

When we drink a glass of water, write in a notebook, take medicine or build a house, we do not always make the connection with forests. And yet, these and many other aspects of our lives are linked to forests in one way or another.

Forest sustainable management and their use of resources are key to combating climate change, and to contributing to the prosperity and well-being of current and future generations. Forests also play a crucial role in poverty alleviation and in the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

In 2025, ‘forests and economies’ is the theme for the day, highlighting the crucial role forests play in driving sustainable economic prosperity, providing livelihoods for millions, supplying essential raw materials, supporting agriculture, and providing vital ecosystem services.

Arboriculture at Myerscough

Myerscough introduced the UK’s first Foundation Degree, the first Honours Degree, the first online Degree and, most recently, the first Masters Degree in Arboriculture. We have a highly experienced team of staff who are well regarded in the industry and regularly deliver training and seminars to those working and researching the subject.

Myerscough boasts fantastic arboriculture facilities and is home to the purpose built National Centre for Arboriculture, a state of the art teaching facility for the subject.

A reputation for excellence

Myerscough College is regarded by many people to be the leading UK centre for further and higher education in arboriculture. Our tutors and students continue to set the international standard for education in arboriculture and many of our students progress to make significant contributions to the industry.

Experienced staff

Our staff are among some of the most experienced in the country and some are involved in pioneering research around tree health and decay. As well as this, we have staff who have years of experience working within the arboriculture industry.

Myerscough College and University Centre currently offers a wide range of different arboriculture, urban forestry and woodland management study programmes, all of them offering sector leading, cutting edge training, making learners genuinely job ready when they complete their qualification.

To see the full range, CLICK HERE (school leaver), HERE (degree level), and HERE (apprenticeships)

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At Myerscough College and University Centre, there are a range of study programmes available at further and higher education level. Myerscough College is regarded by many people to be the leading UK centre for further and higher education in Arboriculture.

We introduced the UK's first Foundation Degree, and the first Honours Degree in the subject and also went on to develop the first online degrees and, most recently, the Masters Degree in Arboriculture.

Our tutors and students continue to set the international standard for education in arboriculture and many of our students progress to make significant contributions to the industry.

We have a highly experienced team of staff who are well regarded in the industry and regularly deliver training and seminars to those working and researching the subject. The College boasts fantastic arboriculture facilities and is home to the purpose-built National Centre for Arboriculture, a state-of-the-art teaching facility for the subject.

There are not enough people who know that this is such a great career. People at school are not aware that working outside is a really great living. It's highly skilled, highly technical and uses a great range of personal attributes. And it's such fun!

As an arborist, one day you can be in the inner city on a social housing development, the next on somebody's grand private estate, the next surveying trees by the side of the road. It's so varied.

It's not just school leavers. At any stage you can choose a career in arboriculture. People are needed to plant millions of trees, to design the woodlands, to care for the trees, whether you work perhaps for the local council, or in private practice. There's never been a better time to work in the sector.