International Society of Arboriculture

Our August issue of Arborist News is out now! This month features "CEU: Taking an Ecosystem Approach to Tree Management," "The Next 100 Years: Embracing Diversity, Technology, and Global Expansion," and more. Click here to learn more: https://ow.ly/JxYF50SQ3xU

The newest issue of Climbers' Edge is out now! Read the full recap of our ISA 2024 ETCC in Jastrebarsko, Croatia here: https://ow.ly/5lLJ50SQ2uw

We look forward to welcoming volunteers, spectators, and the greatest climbers from around the world to Savannah, Georgia, United States for the ISA 2024 ITCC. For more information, visit https://ow.ly/Poiw50SPuHa

ISA is excited to kickoff our 2024 Annual International Conference with our Centennial Celebration at the Georgia Aquarium. The celebration, made possible through the generous support of The Davey Tree Expert Companyny and Bartlett Tree Expertslett Tree Experts, will start at 7pm on Sunday, 11 August. To learn more and purchase tickets, visit: https://ow.ly/WySW50SOxfk

All proceeds benefit the TREE Fund, supporting research and education in urban forestry and arboriculture

We ended our ISA Centennial Trivia Challenge with so many of you knowing it was 1992 when ISA launched the ISA Arborist Certification Program. Great job and thank you to everyone for following along as we countdown to our Centennial Celebration in less than two weeks! Congratulations to Meagan Hanna for being our final winner!

There are limited spots remaining for "Environmental Design - Basic Tree Anatomy" with Mark Hartley at the ISA 2024 Annual International Conference. This pre-conference workshop is for perfect for arborists seeking to sharpen their skills in diagnosing, assessing, and pruning while gaining a three-dimensional cellular understanding of trees. To learn more, visit https://ow.ly/cG9q50SMurV

Get Ready for the ISA 2024 Annual International Conference! As we celebrate 100 years of professionalism, we have an extensive lineup of events and offerings for everyone to enjoy. Here's the latest info on all things Conference: https://ow.ly/OY6250SKVEb

We are at our FINAL ISA Centennial Trivia Challenge question! In which year did ISA launch the ISA Arborist Certification program? Click here to answer: https://ow.ly/ctZS50SKtxe

Trivia closes Monday, 29 July and the winner will be announced next week

Read our interview with the leadership team at The Davey Tree Expert Company, an ISA Gold Canopy Partner. Explore their vision for growth, investment in education through the SEED Campus, and commitment to employee development. To see the full interview, click here https://ow.ly/BQwY50SJ3pz

To learn more about our ISA Canopy Partners, visit https://ow.ly/rJX050SJ3pE

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/pVA450SI8EK

This study investigates the impact of urban parks on and well-being, focusing on Marivan City in Iran. Data collected via questionnaire was categorized into perceptual, visual, and functional indicators. Results suggest that these indicators significantly influence residents’ mental health and well-being, with the visual aspect showing the strongest impact among them. Understanding these factors is crucial for designing urban parks that effectively contribute to the overall well-being of citizens https://doi.org/10.48044/jauf.2024.012

Click here for an official ISA ITCC 2024 Update from ISA CEO and Executive Director, Caitlyn Pollihan: https://ow.ly/OAjZ50SHroF🌳📰 We're committed to bringing you an unforgettable event, and we look forward to seeing you at the ISA ITCC 2024 this October

Stay Central, Stay Connected 🏙️🌳Be at the center of the all the action and secure your stay at the Official Hotel of the 2024 ISA Annual International Conference and Centennial Celebration. Book here before 24 July 2024: https://ow.ly/rn0c50SG0Lx

The July issue of ISA Today is out now! We are officially less than one month away from our 2024 Annual International Conference and Centennial Celebration in Atlanta, Georgia, US. For all the latest Conference stories, click here: https://ow.ly/gFik50SECB1

A study performed in Xalapa, México identified and quantified the presence of residential and and people’s contribution to their planting and care. The presence of residential trees was higher than that of street trees in front of residences, and people contributed significantly to the planting and care of both types of trees. Socioeconomic level and time of inhabitance were important attributes associated with the presence and planting of street trees and homeownership for residential trees https://ow.ly/TVby50SCooC

We are one month away from the ISA 2024 International Conference! Check out these featured presentations along the other 40 educational sessions at this years conference! https://ow.ly/TuO250SAvfn

There are only a few days left to join the Z133 Accredited Standards Committee! The deadline is Monday, 15 July 2024. To learn more and apply, visit https://ow.ly/gTFc50SrJBh

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/bkJC50SyTJB

This study investigated the causes of a branch-breaking incident involving a certified arborist. Results showed that arborists should avoid using horizontal branches as a lanyard anchor point when moving in the canopy and as primary rope anchor security https://ow.ly/J3Ze50SsQZM

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

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

Our tree teams 🤩🤩

ISA 2024 Annual International Conference Attendees: Check out this pre-conference workshop with Giovanni Morelli and Stefania Gasperini🌳 Discover how tree form and architecture evolve with species and environment and learn to relate tree structure to biological and pathological features. Case studies and field observations included! To learn more, visit https://ow.ly/t01e50SsPlA

The July issue of Arboriculture & Urban Forestry is out now. Read the full issue on our open access platform at https://ow.ly/HYsz50SsO4G

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

Connect, learn, and grow with arborists from around the world at the ISA 2024 Annual International Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, US. Learn more about becoming a sponsor or exhibitor! https://ow.ly/sN5f50SqTVj

🚨 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/2VFy50SpY6a

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/r0bs50Sp6hP

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/wlQG50SofrA