ISA Announces Search for the True Professionals of Arboriculture

Do you know a tree care provider who is a true professional of arboriculture? If so, you are encouraged to nominate them for the ISA True Professionals of Arboriculture Recognition award.

This program recognizes ISA members and certified professionals who display the skill and commitment of today’s arborists such as their interaction with customers, leadership of employees, and communication with the larger communities in which they work. Entries accepted through May 31, 2009.

To learn more about the awards program or to nominate a True Professional, download the Entry Form

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Several autumn fatalities linked to dangerous tree care practices are prompting a coalition of arborists and urban foresters to urge contractors (and others) to hire only certified tree-care professionals. MORE >>

ISA is pleased to support the efforts of Don't Move Firewood.org. Tree-killing insects and diseases can lurk in firewood. These insects and diseases can't move far on their own, but when people move firewood they can jump hundreds of miles. New infestations destroy our forests, property values, and cost huge sums of money to control. MORE >>

The Tree Benefit Calculator allows anyone to make a simple estimation of the benefits individual street-side trees provide. This tool is based on i-Tree’s street tree assessment tool called STRATUM. With inputs of location, species and tree size, users will get an understanding of the environmental and economic value trees provide on an annual basis. The Tree Benefit Calculator is intended to be simple and accessible. As such, this tool should be considered a starting point for understanding trees’ value in the community, rather than a scientific accounting of precise values. For more detailed information on urban and community forest assessments, visit the i-Tree website. MORE >>