KAA
The Kentucky Arborists' Association (KAA) is a state-wide chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture. We represent arborists throughout the state of Kentucky and beyond through education, training and professional development.
The KAA is a professional organization representing arborists and the tree care industry in our state. We provide workshops, training, certification exams, an annual conference and the Kentucky Tree Climbing Championship to promote our industry and support Kentucky's arborists and tree care specialists.
Calendar Of Events
ISA Arborist Certification Prep Course and Exam
Date/Time: April 15-16, 2024, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Exam: April 17, 2024, 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Woodford County Extension Service, 184 Beasley Rd, Versailles, KY, 40383
Registration Link: Click Here
Contact: William M. Fountain at Bill.Fountain@uky.edu
Tree Risk Assessment Qualification Course (TRAQ),
Dates: April 22-24, 2024
Location: Boone County Cooperative Extension Service, 6028 Camp Ernst Rd, Burlington, KY 41005, Rouse RM On Lower Level
Registration Link: Click Here
Contact: William M. Fountain at Bill.Fountain@uky.edu
Tree and Plant Appraisal Qualification (TPAQ)
Date/Time: April 29 & 30, 2024, 7:45 AM to 4:45 PM
Location: Campbell County Extension Services
3500 Alexandra Pike, Highland Heights, KY 41076
Registration Link: Click Here
Contact: William M. Fountain at Bill.Fountain@uky.edu
Tree Risk Assessment Qualification Course Renewal (TRAQ)
Dates/Time: May 17, 2024, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Scott County Cooperative Extension, Charles Brooking Park, 1130 Cincinnati Rd, Georgetown, KY 40324
Registration Link: Click Here
Contact: William M. Fountain at Bill.Fountain@uky.edu
Rescue and Trauma Training -(Save the Date)
Date/Time: September 27, 2024, 7:45 AM to 4:45 PM
Location: Louisville Parks, 745 Cochran Hill Rd, Louisville, KY 40206
Registration Link: Click Here
Contact: Instructor Phillip Kelley, pkelley76@me.com or Bonnie Burnick, info@ky-isa.org
Kentucky Tree Climbing Championship (KYTCC) - (Save the Date)
Date/Time: October 11 & 12, 2024, Save the Date
Location: Constitution Square, Danville, KY
Registration Link: TBD
Contact Chair: Jason Mckinley at jasonasa@yahoo.com
Regional Opportunities:
Tree and Plant Appraisal Qualification (TPAQ)
April 29 & 30, 2024 Woodford County Extension Services, Mackie RM, Versailles, KY
Become trained through an introductory course in the theory and application of current tree and plant appraisal approaches, methods, and techniques - register now to attend our TPAQ training. This event will utilize both instructor-led discussions and case scenarios to illustrate concepts.
Upon completion, you will be able to:
Understand basic appraisal concepts.
Define the tree and plant appraisal process.
Understand tree and plant appraisal, approaches, methods, and techniques.
Apply tree and plant appraisal approaches, methods, and techniques.
Present assignment results.
April 29 & 30, 2024 Woodford County Extension Services, Mackie RM, Versailles, KY
Getting ready for the ISA Certification Exam?
This practice exam course helps prepare you by providing a timed 200-question multiple-choice exam similar to the real thing. In addition, the course offers a thorough preparation guide full of study tips and information about the ISA Certified Arborist® exam.
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