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newly created arboretum.
5. Obtain ArbNet accreditation status and
market and enjoy your new arboretum!
The application process to become an ArbNet accredited arboretum is easy and free. For help with the application
process, contact the ArbNet coordinator at: ArbNet@mortonarb.org. CPM
Sue Paist is ArbNet coordinator for the Morton Arboretum in Lisle, IL (www.mor- tonarb.org). She can be reached at arbnet@ mortonarb.org.
ARBNET: NETWORK YOUR CAMPUS AS AN ARBORETUM
ArbNet (arbnet.org) is an interactive, collaborative, international community of arboreta and tree-focused professionals, established in 2011 to advance the planting and conservation of trees.
As part of its mission to support tree- focused institutions, ArbNet provides the Arboretum Accreditation Program, the
only international accreditation program dedicated to recognizing and advancing the professionalism of arboreta.
If your college/university participates
in Tree Campus USA, a great next step is ArbNet accreditation. Many college campus grounds have become accredited arboreta through ArbNet. The free accreditation program facilitates the sharing of knowledge, experience, and other resources to help arboreta meet their institutional goals
and works to raise professional standards. Arboreta are accredited at one of four levels, based on collections, capacity, outreach, programming, and collaboration. As of December 2017, 215 institutions worldwide have become accredited and 50 of those are college or university campus arboreta.
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There are five easy steps to becoming an accredited arboretum.
1. Organize an arboretum committee
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2. Inventory your tree species and maintain a database (contact an arborist or horticulturist for assistance).
3. Label or map your woody plants
(free open source software is available for mapping).
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