Kentucky Arborists'

Association

"Promoting healthy landscapes through sound

arboricultural practices!"

Become an Arborist

An ISA credential enables the public the opportunity to make an informed selection of services based on the knowledge and advanced training you demonstrate as a credential holder.

Find an Arborist

We promote the hiring of companies who have ISA certified professionals on staff. ISA Certified Arborists® are held to a Code of Ethics and are encouraged to follow industry standards.

Continuing Education

Professional arborists are encouraged to keep current on best practices and industry standards through workshops, seminars, the annual conference and on-line education opportunities.

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.

Local Events/News/Webinars

Tree Press April 2026

April 21, 2026
- Presenter: Dr. Cliff Sadof (TREE Fund)
- Synopsis: Reviews the long-term tree health implications of strategies used to treat Emerald Ash Borer, specifically regarding injections and tree tissue.
- Sign Up: TREE Fund Webinars

April 29, 2026
- Presenter: Dr. Ellen Crocker (University of Kentucky)
- Synopsis: "Reading the Leaves" focuses on identifying common hardwood tree diseases by their foliar symptoms.
- Sign Up: https://newenglandisa.org/events

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 @ 12:00pm CDT
- Presenter: Thomas Whitney, PhD
- Synopsis: “Efficacy of Aphidoletes aphidimyza predator releases to control aphid populations on linden street trees”
- Sign Up: TBD

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.

Want to know the cost increases for tree work over the past few years?

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/01/realestate/cost-of-cutting-down-a-tree.html

Grapple saws

https://www.liftandaccess.com/blog/boom-trucks-with-grapple-saws-and-other-attachments-drive-efficiency-productivity-and-safety-for-tree-care-operations

TCIA Magazine and it's about a local tree care company here in Louisville. It focuses on grapple trucks and how they're changing the industry:

https://tcimag.tcia.org/safety/equipment-safety-mechanization/grapple-saws-revolutionize-debris-management-for-bob-ray-company/#:~:text=Improved%20safety,Cost%20effectiveness%20and%20profitability

Current issues with white pines in North America

https://extension.psu.edu/eastern-white-pine-threats-to-a-historically-important-species

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