International Tree Climbing Championship (ITCC)

Our new issue of Tree-sources is out now! Along with the newest list of webinars to earn CEUs, watch Rules of Effective Community Engagement in Urban Forestry presented by Asia Dowtin, PhD. Read the full issue at https://ow.ly/JeIw50SI8EM

Click here for an official ISA ITCC 2024 Update from ISA CEO and Executive Director, Caitlyn Pollihan: https://ow.ly/yRy950SHroH🌳📰 We're committed to bringing you an unforgettable event, and we look forward to seeing you at the ISA ITCC 2024 this October

Check out the latest issue of Tree-sources. We have a new publication out as well as our regular list of webinars for your needs! https://ow.ly/akpq50SyTJA

Our ISA 2024 ETCC Masters’ Challenge Champions are Baptiste Poirier, France and Jo Hedger, UK/Ireland 🎉 🏆 Congratulations to all of climbers

Final Results Men’s
2nd place: David Sedlak, Czech Republic
3rd place: James Kilpatrick, Germany
4th place: Frits Van der Werff, Belgium
5th place: Anders Vinther, Denmark

Final Results Women’s
2nd place: Anna Ehrbar, Switzerland
3rd place: Murielle Krebs, Switzerland

CONGRATULATIONS 🎉 to these top performing climbers competing in our ISA 2024 ETCC Masters’ Challenge tomorrow:

James Kilpatrick, Germany
Baptiste Poirier, France
Anders Vinther, Denmark
Frits Van der Werff, Belgium
David Sedlak, Czech Republic
Bjorn Ludeke, Germany

Anna Ehrbar, Switzerland
Murielle Krebs, Switzerland
Jo Hedger, UK/Ireland

Note: As a guest climber, Stephanie Littenberg will not compete in Masters’ Challenge

Preliminary events have officially finished here in Jastrebarsko ✅ Stay tuned for our Masters’ Challenge announcement!

Our tree teams 🤩🤩

Competitors, click here for the Aerial Rescue Scenario!

www.itcc-isa.com

Hey Campers, here are the coordinates for camping this week!

45°39'56.8"N 15°38'52.5"E Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps.

Registration is open in Jastrebarsko, Croatia 🇭🇷

We are happy to see you in our mobile outside office 🗂️📋🗃️

All volunteers that are arriving today can register for camping and volunteering at today’s registration spot ✍️📝

The newest issue of Climbers' Edge is out now! As we make our way to Jastrebarsko, Croatia, this week for , we are taking a look back at last year's 30th anniversary competition in Budmerice, Slovakia. Read the full story at https://ow.ly/Fhq350SsMKj and be sure to follow .climbers on Instagram for the latest updates at the 2024 ETCC

🚨 Last Chance Alert! Don't miss out on Early Bird Registration for the ISA 2024 Annual International Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, US. Register by this Friday, 28 June, to secure your spot and save on the registration fee! To learn more and register, visit https://ow.ly/yeCN50SpY6b

Our new issue of Tree-sources is out now! Along with the newest list of webinars to earn CEUs, don't miss Socio-political Drivers of Urban Tree Diversity and Composition with Alexander Martin and Lara Roman. Read the full issue at https://ow.ly/WrxQ50Sp6hN

In 1997, Sharon Lilly was the first woman to become president of ISA. She has made an incredible impact on ISA and the arboricultural industry. Thank you to all who participated in our June Centennial Trivia Challenge, and congratulations to Clinton Williams for being our winner! To learn more about Sharon, check out her Women in Arboriculture profile here https://ow.ly/qiXv50Sofrz

As of May 2024, the Hungarian Arboricultural Association (HAA) is now an official ISA Associate Organization! 🎉 Since 2010, HAA has been dedicated to uniting and strengthening the tree care community across Hungary, and in a few short weeks, HAA will proudly send its first competitors to the European Tree Climbing Championship!

Learn more in our June issue of ISA Today here: https://ow.ly/uu9H50Smrpg

The June issue of ISA Today is out now! Learn more about the Spanish Track at the ISA 2024 Annual International Conference, welcome your new ISA Board Members, and more! Click here to read the full issue: https://ow.ly/5GZb50Sl89X

There are only two Centennial trivia challenges left until our Centennial Celebration kicks off in Atlanta, Georgia, US on 12-14 August 2024! Click here to answer our June Centennial trivia question: https://ow.ly/4OU550Sk6mI

The question closes this Thursday, 20 June, and the winner will be announced next week!

Join Frank Rinn for an in-depth Tree-Biomechanics Workshop at the ISA 2024 Annual International Conference. Discover how wood anatomy affects load capacity, the impact of adaptive growth, the role of wind on trees, and much more! To learn more, visit https://ow.ly/k23U50SiR6i

Early Bird Registration ends 28 June 2024

The BCMA Guide for Exam Preparation helps arborists study for the ISA Board Certified Master Arborist® (BCMA™) certification. It assists candidates in assessing their knowledge, creating a study program, and practicing applied and scenario-based exam questions. To learn more and view the latest CEU opportunity webinars, check out our newest issue of Tree-sources here https://ow.ly/1pUo50SgVrv

For the first time ever, the 2024 ISA Annual International Conference will feature a dedicated Spanish track! This new track is intended to increase engagement, idea sharing, and provide a platform for Spanish-speaking professionals to showcase their expertise. To learn more, visit https://ow.ly/f53850SbMxY

We are thrilled to be at the 2024 Annual Conference this week right here in Atlanta, Georgia, US. If you're here, we'd love to see you! Come visit our team members, Olivia Simonton and Katie Branch, at Booth 10.

Today, ISA CEO and Executive Director, Caitlyn Pollihan, is joined by Paul Johnson, Pat Layton, and Andrew Sileo for a panel discussion on "Urban and Community Forestry: Benefits and Best Practices"

Our June issue of Arborist News is out now! This month features "CEU: Tree Risk Assessment BMP," "The Challenge of Managing Scale Insects," and more. Click here to learn more: https://ow.ly/bQS350S78SK

Hear from the ISA 2024 APTCC Champions, Barton Allen-Hall and Stephanie Dryfhout, about their time competing in Malaysia, how they feel about competing at the 2024 ITCC, and more. Read the full story in our newest issue of Climbers' Edge! https://ow.ly/SbzB50S1Xav

Voting ends at 11:59pm EST, 24 May 2024 for ISA Voting Members to cast their vote in the ISA Board of Directors election. Don’t miss your opportunity to elect the future leaders of ISA. For detailed election information, visit https://ow.ly/4Esi50RSBf8

The latest Conference Rewind is featured in our newest issue of Tree-sources along with a fresh list of webinars to earn CEUs. If you missed the ISA 2023 Virtual Event, watch Francesco Ferrini's presentation, "Planning and Managing Green Cities for Human Health and Well-Being", here https://ow.ly/IpsA50RQLBZ

This week we have some awesome ISA team members attending the Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana, US. ISA is committed to professional growth while supporting and enhancing the skills of arborists through continuing education and credentialing