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.

• 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

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

Announcing! 6/10 - Landowner Field Day at Clay WMA 

Kentucky State University’s Forestry and Natural Resources Extension Program is excited to co-host a field day for landowners at Clay Wildlife Management Area (WMA)! Landowners and other natural area managers are invited to spend the day in the field learning about the value of Central Kentucky's forests and observing management practices the WMA team has implemented.

Forest health, wildlife, and other natural resource experts will be on site to answer questions, share insights throughout the field day, and connect with participants who would like to take the next step in improving the health of their woodlands.

When: Wednesday, June 10 from 9AM-4PM EST

Location: Clay WMA - 1449 Cassidy Creek Rd, Carlisle, KY 40311 (Nicholas County)

What to know:

• Lunch will be provided - dietary restrictions can be reported during sign up.

• This event will be mostly outdoors and will involve walking and standing for extended periods.

• Vehicles capable of handling gravel roads are helpful but not required.

• More details will be provided upon registration!

LINK TO SIGN UP:  Landowner Field Day - Clay WMA – Fill out form