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    Have you got what it takes to be part of the horticulture team at the Botanics and help to save a tree? Put yourself to the test and experience a real-life task facing the team. If you accept this task, you will...

    🌳 Discover arboriculture

    Meet the team and learn more about a branch of horticulture called arboriculture, (looking after trees).

    🔎 Put your skills to the test

    Use skills such as problem solving to overcome challenges the team are facing.

    🧐 Take time to reflect

    Reflect throughout the task on what you're enjoying and the skills needed for completing the task successfully.

    Click on the link below to start the task:
      • Duration: 35 mins
      • Activity type: Interactive lesson

      Click enter to begin! (opens in a new window/tab)

    • Alternative versions of the 'Horticulture Practical Task' interactive lesson are available in PDF format (opens in a new window/tab) and as an accessible Word document (file will download).

    • Resources referenced in the alternative versions of the Horticulture Practical Task.

    • Awesome job in completing the task! So, where to now?
      Use the arrows below to check out the 'Bonus' section or head back to the 'Taster' section