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 CAREER OPPORTUNITY - INTERNSHIP 

• Bartlett Tree Experts, Lexington KY 

• Students in a natural science and/or green industry degree program (horticulture, forestry, turf science, agriculture, or outdoor recreation)

• Hiring for a 8-12 week, 40-hours/week internship in arboriculture for this summer, starting as soon as available

• Here's the job description and application portal. 

• 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

ARTICLES:

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