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The Kentucky Arborists' Association (KAA) is a "State Chapter" of the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA).  Our state-wide organization is a volunteer-driven, non-profit educational and professional society dedicated to promoting proper tree care throughout the commonwealth.  We represent arborists throughout the state of Kentucky and beyond through education, training and professional development. 

 Values

Kentucky Chapter, ISA values making an investment in the future of professional arboriculture through networking, education, research, consumer satisfaction, and safety, while working to maintain integrity and credibility of the profession.

 Mission

Promote awareness of responsible tree care practices through research, education, and training, for arboricultural and community benefits.

 Safety

Professional tree care practitioners have the required knowledge, training, and expertise to perform proper tree care safely.

Volunteerism in the Kentucky Chapter, ISA

Since the organization’s inception in 1974, volunteers have powered the Chapter's growth.  Active participation by members provides them with opportunities for personal and professional development.  Volunteers are crucial to the success of the Chapter.  The Chapter Board of Directors (“Board”) recruits, trains, and recognizes volunteers for their valuable contributions to the Chapter, profession and public.  KAA welcomes all volunteers to our Board Meeting!  See our Calendar of Events  for meeting dates and times.  

KAA Membership and ISA Membership

KAA Membership $55/Professional Membership, $325/Corporate Membership  for memberships contact info@ky-isa.org or Chick here to register through ISA

ISA Membership - $135/ Professional Membership, $70/ Senior and Associate Membership for memberships contact info@ky-isa.org or Click here to register through ISA 

STUDENTS:  Take an advantage of a free membership to KAA and ISA!

REMINDER, all check your KAA Membership renewal date and don't let your membership expire!

Check our Calendar for upcoming events, KAA Board Meetings and our organization committees

LOCAL Events/News/Webinars

Tree  Fund Webinars  

• TREE Fund webinars bring you the latest in tree research, directly from the scientists themselves. 

• 1.0 CEU 

• Click Here for the Tree Fund Webinars

Assessing the Mechanical, Physiological, and Carbon Accounting Effects of Different Pruning Regimens

• Date and Time: Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. Central Time.

• Presenter: Stella Dee.

• Synopsis: This webinar will discuss the various impacts of different pruning approaches on trees.

• Link to sign up: https://treefund.org/webinars. 

Workforce Development in an Evolving Forest Industry

• Date and Time: Thursday, November 13, 2025, time not specified but available upon registration.

• No Presenter yet listed

• Synopsis- strategies for workforce development in the changing forestry industry.

• Link to sign up: https://www.tcia.org/TCIA/TCIA/Education_Events/Events/event_calendar.aspx. 

Trees + Tech Summit: USA (I think this is a webinar that you have to pay for)

• Date and Time: Monday, November 17, 2025.

• Presenter: Various presenters

• Synopsis:  technology, data, and software influencing the future of urban forestry.

• Link to sign up: https://planitgeo.com/urban-forestry-webinars/. 

ARTICLE:

Factors & Forces: Identification of Structural Defects in Trees for Implementing Safe Work Plans

https://tcimag.tcia.org/training/plant-health-care-strategies/factors-forces-identification-of-structural-defects-in-trees-for-implementing-safe-work-plans/#:~:text=Tree%20workers%20should%20understand%20that,Resources. 

Tree Press September 2025 Issue:

Click Here to Read the September Issue