Arboretum Tool Kits

ArbNet’s curated resources and guidance help unique organizations become accredited arboreta.

ArbNet’s Arboretum Tool Kits are designed to guide organizations through ArbNet’s arboretum accreditation process. They outline the steps to create a new arboretum or build your arboretum’s capacity to upgrade to a higher level of accreditation.

Each tool kit contains resources such as template documents and sample applications, as well as examples from various ArbNet accredited arboreta of different elements that make up an arboretum. These tool kits will help you understand the ArbNet arboretum accreditation process and develop a  plan of what you need to create or enhance to meet accreditation standards.

Cemetery Arboretum Tool Kit

Cemeteries often contain mature, diverse, and historic tree collections, making them well-suited to serve as arboreta. This tool kit offers guidance on documentation, plant labeling, and community engagement.

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City Arboretum Tool Kit

Designed for municipalities and urban forestry programs, this tool kit helps cities develop tree collections across parks, streets, and public spaces into accredited arboreta. It includes practical advice on labeling, management plans, and examples of public outreach campaigns.

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School Arboretum Tool Kit

This tool kit provides simple, achievable steps and resources to help K–12 schools create and manage tree collections on their campuses, integrate tree education into curricula, and meet the requirements for arboretum accreditation.

Download School Arboretum Tool Kit

University or College Arboretum Tool Kit

This tool kit is designed to help higher education institutions plan, document, and promote campus tree collections as living learning labs, while meeting ArbNet accreditation standards and academic mission goals.

Download University / College Arboretum Tool Kit

Around the world, organizations of all kinds have successfully become accredited through ArbNet.

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