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Amenity horticulturists are responsible for designing, creating and managing a variety of leisure, recreational and garden areas such as woodlands, country parks, historic gardens, cemeteries and botanic/public gardens.
Amenity horticulturists can find themselves doing anything from clipping lawns to managing forests. The typical responsibilities of the job include:
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designing garden plans/planting layouts
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advising about tree planting schemes
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undertaking environmental assessments
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planning restoration projects (visiting sites, researching plans etc)
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overseeing horticultural cultivation, maintenance and weed/pest/disease control programmes
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ensuring compliance with organic cultivation requirements
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analysing horticultural yields
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organising horticultural trials
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maintaining financial and administrative records
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developing, advertising and marketing services
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liaising/communicating with colleagues, local officials, the public, professional groups etc
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writing technical publications
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advisory leaflets and reports
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organizing or giving presentations and attending conferences
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undertaking research
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negotiating contracts with buyers and suppliers
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writing and modifying business plans
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supervising staff
Qualifications and training required
The majority of entrants into the profession hold a horticultural qualification. Degrees or HNDs in horticulture, agriculture, soil/earth sciences, environmental science or crop/plant science are beneficial. A relevant postgraduate qualification isn't essential but it may be helpful for some opportunities.
Key skills for amenity horticulturists
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Initiative
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Commercial awareness
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Problem solving
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Communication
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Practical cultivation skills
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An aptitude for working with flora and fauna
All candidates must be physically fit and capable of working well under the pressure of meeting tight deadlines. A full driving licence is also a common requirement.
Typical employers of amenity horticulturists
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Local authorities
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National Park rangers
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Highways Agency
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National Trust
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English Heritage
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Historic Scotland
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Botanic gardens
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