The arboriculture sector is at a pivotal point, grappling with everything from climate change impacts, to biosecurity blockages, to workforce challenges.
ArbWeek is a week dedicated to the arboriculture sector and its unique challenges and opportunities.
Taking place on 24-30 November 2025, HortWeek is presenting a week of analysis exploring the state of the industry in areas including business challenges, Government policy and biosecurity, as well as innovation in kit, machinery and technology.
This unique, week-long content series will delve into the most pressing challenges, emerging trends and vital innovations shaping the future of tree care and will feature deep-dive reports, interviews and podcasts focusing on the critical factors impacting your business, your team and the trees you manage.
With special thanks to ArbWeek sponsor Cramer
ARBWEEK SUMMIT
The centrepiece of the week is an EXPERT PANEL discussion featuring:
- George Eustice — former Defra secretary of state, now a consultant to the arboriculture industry, with particular expertise in tree planting, how to meet targets, species, aftercare and more.
- Clare Bowen — Tree Council director of programmes, partnerships and communications, with special expertise in community tree planting and research programmes, in partnership with volunteers, schools, local authorities and partner organisations.
- Steve McCurdy — Majestic Trees managing director, leading tree nurseryman who brings front-line experience from the grower point of view on import/export issues, business, biosecurity and Government policy.
- Jeremy Barrell - leading arboricultural consultant with Barrell Tree Consultancy
The ArbWeek Summit will be STREAMED LIVE at 2pm on Wednesday 26 November.
During the livestream - the summit will be open to anyone registered to the HortWeek website
After the livestream the broadcast and all the other ArbWeek content will be available for subscribers only.
The issues
- Where are we at with Government tree planting targets?
- Tree failures – what are they down to?
- Tree planting and aftercare – best practice
- Grants available
- Species selection/ future trees
- Importing trees
CONTENT LINE UP FOR ARBWEEK
Full ArbWeek content will be hosted at hortweek.com/arbweek
THE WEEK
Monday 24 Nov – Top UK Arboriculture Companies 2025 – Nos 6 - 20
Tuesday 25 Nov – Top UK Arboriculture Companies 2025 – Top 5 – plus special report
Wednesday 26 Nov – ArbWeek Summit – live on hortweek.com
Thursday 27 Nov – The Knowledge - grants, data, research - everything you need to know
Friday 28 Nov – Trees of the Future podcast with Adam Dunnett of Hillier and Kevin Martin, Kew's head of trees
ALSO FEATURING:
HortWeek Podcast arb specials with:
- Street trees and tree planting: with leading arboricultural consultant, Jeremy Barrell
- Future trees - resilient trees and how to care for them: with Tony Kirkham MBE VMH, former head of arboretum, gardens & horticulture services, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
- Trees care, growing, grants and climate change: with Kew head of trees, Kevin Martin and Adam Dunnett, production and amenity director at Hillier Nurseries
PLUS
- Tree planting data updates
- Pest & disease roundup
- Science and research roundup
- Contracts and tenders
- Arboriculture kit and machinery latest
DON'T MISS A THING!
- Stay abreast of all HortWeek's exciting ArbWeek content here: hortweek.com/arbweek
