Achieving LEVEL 11 Accreditation

Level II accreditation is awarded to arboreta with at least 100 labeled species or taxa of trees and other woody plants in their collections, and a clear commitment to public education and collections management. 

This accreditation recognizes institutions with growing capacity and outreach programs, as well as signage or interpretation. It is a notable achievement for tree-focused organizations.

To qualify at Level II, an arboretum must demonstrate more advanced planning with more detailed documentation, and show that it has a structured approach to plant curation and public engagement.

Many different types of organizations have earned Level II arboretum accreditation and now, the Sculpture Park at Waitakaruru Arboretum is one of them.