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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
ITCC KAA Climber
Scott Preston will represent KAA at the International Tree Climbing Championship (ITCC)!
Scott's accomplishment reflects the hard work, training, and passion that make our arboriculture community so strong.
Way to go, Scott!
ARTICLES:
Factors & Forces: Identification of Structural Defects in Trees for Implementing Safe Work Plans
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
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:
Current issues with white pines in North America
https://extension.psu.edu/eastern-white-pine-threats-to-a-historically-important-species
Tree Fest
Hello Canopy Cats!
I hope your fall semester has been going well! Tree Week is almost here, and we would like to invite you to participate in our Tree Fest Campus Climb event! Please sign up for the opportunity to climb a beautiful white oak tree on campus near Kirwin Blanding and Ingles Hall. The event is from 12-3pm and in addition to climbing a tree, you can also assist with a tree planting and meet folks that will be tabling at the event to talk more about trees in our urban environment. Please follow this link to sign up for the tree climb: https://recwellservices.uky.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=fa4428b4-13e4-4960-bd2b-cd82359fd2d9&semesterId=bbe9cf8c-73f3-4f44-82cf-8af488fe94d5
Arbor Day Foundation
The National Arbor Day Foundation invites KAA members to attend the 2026 Partners in Community Forestry Conference, taking place November 18–19, 2026, at the Union Station Hotel in St. Louis, Missouri.
This nationally recognized conference brings together urban and community forestry professionals, nonprofit leaders, researchers, municipal staff, educators, and tree advocates from across the country. Attendees will have the opportunity to exchange ideas, build valuable professional connections, and explore innovative, practical solutions for creating healthier, more resilient communities through trees.
Registration is now open, and the conference agenda is available online. If you are involved in urban forestry, municipal tree management, community engagement, education, or nonprofit leadership, we encourage you to consider attending this outstanding professional development opportunity.
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