ISA offers a variety of educational materials and products to help arborists expand their professional knowledge and experience. Every month, we will feature a product or group of products. In March, ISA is featuring the third edition of the Best Management Practices (BMP)—Tree Inventories written by P. Eric Wiseman, Jordan Endahl, and Brittany Christensen.

Tree inventories serve as a vital foundation for understanding and managing a property's plant population, enabling property managers to make informed and strategic decisions. By offering critical insights into plant quantities, locations, conditions, sizes, and maintenance needs, these inventories empower the development of sustainable management plans and effective budgeting for ongoing property care.

The BMP—Tree Inventories is an invaluable tool for professionals overseeing extensive tree populations, emphasizing the importance of viewing each tree as an individual rather than simply part of a larger group. This resource is ideal for a wide range of settings including municipalities, university campuses, cemeteries, military bases, corporate grounds, arboreta, homeowners’ associations, and private estates. The BMP aims to enhance the planning and execution of tree inventories in urban forestry and arboriculture, guiding professionals toward informed decisions that align inventory objectives with available resources and specific needs. Embrace the power of tree inventories to optimize care and ensure the longevity and health of your green assets!

Topics in this BMP include:

• Inventory Goals and Objectives
• Inventory Benefits and Costs
• Inventory Types
• Developing Work Specifications
• Maintaining Inventory Quality
• - Pre-inventory Planning
• Post-inventory Analysis and Reporting

Purchasers of the BMP—Tree Inventories can also earn CEUs with the publications accompanying CEU Quiz. A digital edition of this BMP is coming soon. 

Elevate your expertise in municipal arboriculture with the BMP - Urban Forestry Bundle! This exceptional collection features four essential guides covering Tree Planting, Pruning, Tree Inventories, and Tree Risk Assessment. By investing in this bundle, arborists and urban foresters gain access to invaluable knowledge while enjoying a significant discount. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance the health and management of urban forests—grab your bundle today!