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ISA has reviewed the proposed licensing rules to be included with the act and has identified some questions and concerns regarding the licensing requirements. We encourage our members and ISA Certified Arborists™, especially those in New Jersey and surrounding states, to review the information and to submit comments by the deadline of August 26, 2016. Read the full announcement for more details.

The Council of Tree and Landscape Appraisers (CTLA) represents seven supporting organizations within the green industry and is responsible for developing industry consensus methodologies for determining the value of vegetation in the landscape. Representatives to the council collaborate as authors of the Guide for Plant Appraisal and act as conduits to their membership throughout the development and review process. Read an overview from the council regarding the 10th Guide.

The Council of Tree and Landscape Appraisers (CTLA) announces that the draft manuscript is available for review by member organizations. The manuscript is accessible for review purposes only and should not be reproduced or duplicated. Members of the Plant Appraisal and Valuation Committee (PAVC) are ISA's formal peer reviewers of this manuscript. Informal peer review comments are also welcomed from other ISA members. The review period began 16 January, and all comments are due by 1 March 2017. Comments should be organized in a Word document by noting which chapter(s) they refer to and sent to PAVC@isa-arbor.com before the 1 March 2017 deadline.

View the list of ISA members who helped us successfully recruit 176 new members. 

Leaders in the spotlight for best practices and inspiration honored at international conference

As employees in the tree care industry work to remove trees and debris in the recovery effort, they should be aware of the hidden dangers of downed power lines, wildlife, and the hazards of the equipment they are using. Veiw the online resources provided by OSHA.

In this latest issue of Arborist News learn more about Firefighter Aerial Rescue Training, Field Application of Sounding, Arborists and Wildlife plus much more...

Find the resources you need on pruning and planting and to earn valuable CEUs. Also featured are products to help educate your customers on proper tree care. Flip through our mini-catalog to browse featured products and click through to shop in our web store. 

The latest issue of AUF is live online.

In this issue:

- Citizen Science in Urban Forestry: An Introduction
- Every Tree Counts: NYC's Third Volunteer Street Tree Inventory
- Resident Attitudes and Actions Toward Native Tree Species

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The latest issue of AUF is live online.

In this issue:

- The Influence of Abiotic Factors on Street Tree Conditions and Mortality in a Commercial-Retail Streetscape
- Drippy Blight, a Disease of Red Oaks in Colorado, U.S.
- Results and Implications Following a Twelve-Year Monitoring of Ash Mortality

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Elections by the ISA Membership and the ISA Council of Representatives to fill four Board of Director positions with current terms ending in August 2018 are complete. The newly-elected directors will begin their terms during the 2018 ISA Annual International Conference and Trade Show in Columbus, Ohio. Read more for election results details.

ISA values your privacy and security.  In compliance with the new European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we've recently made updates to our Privacy Policy.

Engaging students in the ISA Annual International Conference and Trade Show is an important way for them to learn about career paths in the arboriculture industry. ISA and the Arboricultural Research and Education Academy (AREA) provide opportunities for students to attend and be involved in sessions and activities designed specifically for them.

Hosted by Bartlett Tree Research Laboratories in Charlotte, North Carolina, ISA conducted its first Industry Workforce Summit, 22-24 May 2018, with a grant from the U.S. Forest Service.

Everyone likes to save time and money. Avoid the lines and the higher onsite registration rates by registering online for the ISA Annual International Conference and Trade Show by Friday, 27 July. So Much to Discover!

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The much-anticipated 10th edition by the Council of Tree and Landscape Appraisers is in print and available to pre-order in the ISA web store. We had a limited number of copies available in ISA Central at this year's ISA Annual Conference and Trade Show, and we expect our next shipment to arrive the week of 28 August, so order today!

The five 2018 ISA True Professionals of Arboriculture were honored during the President's Welcome at the ISA Annual International Conference on Monday morning, 6 August. This program was established in 2009 to recognize ISA members and credential holders who demonstrate dedication, skill, and creativity in reaching out to their communities, clients, colleagues, and employees to provide training and education about tree care and the benefits of trees.

The ISA Awards of Distinction, sponsored by Bartlett Tree Experts, are the highest honors bestowed by ISA in nine award categories that recognize ISA members for arboricultural education and research, contributions to practical arboriculture, publications, promotion of the profession, and advancement of ISA's mission. This year's nine award recipients were recognized on 5 August at the Arboriculture Celebration that opened the 2018 ISA Annual International Conference and Trade Show in Columbus, Ohio.

World's leading tree experts to present latest research in tree roots and soils during landscape below ground conference Octobear 15-17.

The International Society of Arboriculture (ISA),  named five industry professionals as 2018 True Professionals of Arboriculture™.  

To see the list of winners view the news release.

The August issue of Arborist News is now available online.

In this issue:

• Climate Change Accelerates Growth of Urban Trees
• Next Gen Tree Care Managers
• A Collaborative Relationship
• Landscape Below Ground IV
• Tree Stress Monitoring

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Read the September 2018 issue of TREE Press for leading thoughts from TREE Fund President and CEO J. Eric Smith, the volunteer spotlight on Randy Miller and Geoff Kempter, and Dr. Brian Kane’s research article on safe tie-in points. Also get information on grant applications, upcoming webinars, and much more.

The 2018 North American Tree Climbing Championship (NATCC) is coming up in Providence, Rhode Island, US hosted by the ISA New England Chapter. Join us at Roger Williams Park 29-30 September. Visit the NATCC website to learn more.

ISA is seeking conference presentations for the 2019 ISA Annual International Conference and Trade Show in Knoxville, Tennessee. Presentations should focus on the best research, knowledge, and practices in the field to help us deliver exceptional learning experiences. 

Find out the latest updates in the ISA Headquarters relocation process as we plan for the move from Champaign, Illinois to Atlanta, Georgia.

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The latest issue of AUF is live online.

In this issue:

- Evaluation of Silicon Fertilizers and a Resistance Inducing Agent for Control of Apple and Pear Scab Under Field Conditions
- Acorn Biomass and Carbon Stock Variation in Five Oak Species Planted in the National Botanical Garden of Iran
- An Appraisal of the University of Tennessee Arboretum Holly Collection

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The structure of ISA’s Board of Directors consists of the president, the president-elect, and thirteen directors. Five directors are elected by the Council of Representatives (CoR) and eight are elected directly by ISA members.

The purpose of this notice is to solicit nominations from ISA members to fill two upcoming CoR-elected Board positions that will end in August 2019. ISA members can nominate ANY current member of ISA in good standing. If you would like to nominate yourself or someone else as a candidate for the ISA Board of Directors, please send the name(s) to Sheilah Trail at ISA.

Read the October 2018 issue of TREE Press for leading thoughts from TREE Fund President and CEO J. Eric Smith, the volunteer spotlight on Brandon Watson of Rainbow Treecare Scientific Advancements, and Crowning Achievements–Research Results on Developing Redbay Resistant to Laurel Wilt. Also get information on grant applications, upcoming webinars, and much more.

ISA is seeking conference presentations for the 2019 ISA Annual International Conference and Trade Show in Knoxville, Tennessee. Presentations should focus on the best research, knowledge, and practices in the field to help us deliver exceptional learning experiences. The deadline for submissions is 21 December 2018. Submit your presentation today.

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing opportunity for input regarding their proposal to remove the domestic quarantine regulations for the emerald ash borer (EAB). 

In preparation for the move of the Headquarters to Atlanta, GA, new departmental directors have been hired. Learn more about ISA's newest team leaders.

The International Society of Arboriculture is now accepting presentation submissions for the 2019 ISA Annual International Conference & Trade Show. Our goal is to provide a program that meets the educational needs of attendees presented by speakers of the highest quality who represent the diversity of the ISA membership.

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We know you look forward to receiving your email announcements about the latest bimonthly editions of Arborist News and Arboriculture & Urban Forestry. 

Be watching the ISA Facebook page for our suggestions of organizations you can make a donation to on #GivingTuesday.

ISA Today, Component Connections, My Certification, and other ISA email-based communications will have an updated look and will be sent utilizing a new bulk email platform starting in December.

The transition of the ISA headquarters relocation to Atlanta is in full force and moving forward as planned. We are pleased to announce that ISA’s new Atlanta office location has been selected and we continue to fill our open positions. Find out the new office location and get the update on ISA staffing efforts. 

Have you checked your credential status? If you are a credential holder, one or more of your credentials may be due to renew on 31 December 2018.

The latest issue of Arboriculture & Urban Forestry is now online!

In this Issue:
- Civic Science in Urban Forestry: Introduction to a Second Special Issue
- Citizen Science and Tree Health Assessment: How Useful Are the Data?
- Accuracy of Volunteer-Derived Data from a Single-Day Inventory Event Built Around a Crowdsourced Tree Mapping Application
- Monitoring Young Tree Survival with Citizen Scientists: The Evolving Tree Checkers Program
- Drivers of Public Participation in Urban Restoration Stewardship Programs: Linkages Between Environmental Identity and Knowledge, and Motivations
- Volunteering for Forest Health: A Public-Private Partnership in Oakville, Ontario, Canada
- Inspiring Resident Engagement: Indentifying Street Tree Stewardship Participation Strategies in Environmental Justice Communities Using a Community-Based Social Marketing Approach

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Since the book’s release, the International Society of Arboriculture, as publisher, and in concert with the Council of Tree and Landscape Appraisers, has been cataloging important revisions, which are documented in the Corrigendum.

The purpose of this notice is to solicit nominations for three Board Directors who will be elected by ISA members. The terms of three current Board Directors will expire in August 2019. ISA members can nominate ANY member of ISA in good standing.

The closing date to submit nominations to Sheilah Trail is 31 December 2018 by 4:30 p.m. Central Standard Time (Chicago Time).

Please consider nominating someone (including yourself); ISA is a great organization thanks to your participation in the vital process of nominating and electing qualified candidates to the ISA Board. 

Find the resources you need on pruning and planting and to earn valuable CEUs. Also featured are products to help educate your customers on proper tree care. Flip through our mini-catalog to browse featured products and click through to shop in our web store.

Don't forget, ISA members enjoy significant savings with member discounts.

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