Through research, technology, and education, the International Society of Arboriculture promotes the professional practice of arboriculture and fosters

Through research, technology, and education, the International Society of Arboriculture promotes the professional practice of arboriculture and fosters a greater worldwide awareness of the benefits of trees.

MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE…ONE TREE AT A TIME

The ISA Ten Minute UpdateThe ISA Ten Minute Update

Thank You


Arborists

Researchers

Healthier Trees

OUR ORIGINAL INTENT IN 1924

The ISA Ten Minute Update

EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURES

TREE CLIMBING ARBORISTS

Competition ITCC

Trade Show

BUILDING BRIDGES WITHIN THE PROFESSION

New Equipment& Techniques


Evolution of the Profession


Arborists (still) aren’t the only ones who make decisions about caring for trees

Tapping into other professional domains is an essential part of what will make us relevant over the long-term

We need to build bridges to other decision makers

WHAT HAVE WE LEARNED SINCE 1924?


BUILDING BRIDGES OUTSIDE THE PROFESSION

ARBORICULTURE

Workshop Content

Workshop Content

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS

CommonLanguage &

Communication


Landscape Architects

Arborists

Healthier trees that live and serve the

community longer


ISA is committed to long-term support for the important work of the TREE Fund

THE IMPORTANCE OF THE TREE FUND TO OUR MISSION

General ContributionSafe Arborist Techniques

FundBuilding Bridges Fund

Supports research on working conditions and safety for field workers



2% of membership dues each year are directed to

the TREE Fund

Annual contribution of approximately $50,000


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NEW EDUCATIONAL TOOLS

ISA Online Learning Center

Offers on-demand learning units in a growing library of subject areas

ArborPod Podcast SeriesDetective Dendro®

ArborViews Science of Arboriculture

Climbing & Rigging

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Green Industry

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PUTTING THE “I” IN ISA

ISA’s Global Presence

ISA Annual Conference and International Tree Climbing Championship

Tampa, Florida, USMarch 21-22, 2015

ISA Annual International Conferenceand Trade Show

Orlando, Florida, USAugust 8-12, 2015

37 Chapters

4 Professional Affiliations

15 Associated Organizations

In total ISA supports members in over 50 countries around the world with nearly

22,000 ISA members and 30,000 ISA Certified Arborists

International Events


ISA Certified Arborist Programas of 07/25/2014

28, 549 652 1,924 930 53 446


ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification Launched April 2013 – Over 2,500 Arborists

Train the Trainer program launched to support the selection and training of skilled educators

NEW PROGRAMS TO SUPORT NEW NEEDS


DOMAIN 1991 2001 2011 NEW DOMAIN NAME

Nutrition and Fertilization 7.50% 5.50% Combined into Soil ManagementInstallation and Establishment 8.50% 9.00% 9.00% Installation & Establishment

Tree Biology 13.50% 13.00% 12.00% Tree Biology

Tree, Soil, Water Relations 9.00% 6.50% 9.00% Soil Management

Safe Work Practices 11.00% 9.50% 9.00% Identification & Selection

Pruning 8.00% 11.50% 12.00% Safe Work Practices

Diagnosis & Treatment 14.50% 12.00% 13.00% Pruning

Cabling, Bracing, and L.P. 16.50% 11.00% 9.00% Diagnosis & Treatment

Trees, People, & Ecology 5.00% 4.50% Combined into T.P. & T.R.M.

Construction Preservation* 6.50% 3.00% 8.00% Urban Forestry

Tree Risk Assessment** 7.00% 9.00% Tree Protection

7.50% 10.00% Tree Risk Management 100%

100%

100%


Students join ISA for free when they join their local chapter!

THE FUTURE OF ARBORICULTURE

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2015 International Tree Climbing ChampionshipWorld Championship

Tampa, Florida, USRowlett Park

March 21-22, 2015


JOIN US!Orlando, FloridaAugust 2-6, 2015


At ISA, we believe that trees and the urban forest contribute to a higher quality of life.

We believe that by helping our members become more knowledgeable about tree care that they will improve the health of our trees and the urban forest, which improves the quality of life in communities around the world.

Together we are making the world a better place, one tree at a time.

OUR INSPIRATION


To members and attendees from around the world

Thank you for creating the opportunity to come together to share our knowledge and our friendship to improve

arboriculture worldwide!


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Through research, technology, and education, the International Society of Arboriculture promotes the professional practice of arboriculture and fosters