Protect Your Community While Training the Next Generation of Arborists

A new partnership between National Tree Foundation and ArborWerks is doing double duty—protecting local communities while giving high school juniors hands-on arborist training.

Through this initiative, student arborists gain real-world experience by helping identify and remediate hazardous trees across communities in Washington, DC and Maryland. It’s a practical, on-the-ground approach that not only builds career skills but also strengthens neighborhood safety.

At the heart of the effort is a growing concern: invasive pests and tree diseases continue to damage urban tree canopies, costing U.S. taxpayers billions each year. Programs like this aim to get ahead of the problem—before it becomes more costly and widespread.

So the question is simple: Is your home or community protected?

HOAs, civic associations, and municipalities are encouraged to get involved and bring this program to their neighborhoods. It’s an opportunity to invest in both environmental stewardship and workforce development at the same time.

To learn more or get your community involved:
📧 info@ntfrdc.org
📞 (202) 826-6314