European Arboricultural Council

European Tree Worker

About Trees and

European Arboricultural Council

Trees are the largest and longest living organisms on earth. Trees are the most important living things for our environment. Trees are sometimes
mistreated due to lack of professionalism during planting, pruning and other arboricultural practices. International cooperation between people who work with trees whether in private or public employment develops a better knowledge of growing and maintaining trees.


The European Arboricultural Council
(EAC)...

...is a forum where delegates from various arboricultural organizations throughout Europe meet with the object of elevating the status and advancing
the profession by liaising on matters ranging from research and education to successful tree establishment and improvement of working practices. 

This will lead to healthier and longer living trees in towns, parks, gardens, or where trees are grown to beautify Europe. 

The European Arboricultural Council (EAC) is needed to put the necessary pressure on the appropriate governing institutions and individuals.

In their video conference in November 2020, which was held instead of a personal AGM due to the Corona pandemic, the delegates of all EAC member countries approved the EAC's Code of Ethics. It gives general outlines of how EAC and arborists should behave, as well as specific guidance for handling issues like harassment, safety and conflicts of interest.


In 2022, the EAC celebrated its 30 years anniversary! To download its commemorative brochure, please click here.