About Us
The Kentucky Arborists' Association (KAA) is the state chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA). Our purpose is to promote the science, technology and practice of professional arboriculture throughout Kentucky and to stimulate a greater interest, understanding, and appreciation among the public for urban trees. Our members include commercial, municipal, and utility arborists, community tree board members, educators, cooperative extension personnel, nurserymen, landscapers, students, and tree enthusiasts of every kind.
Purpose: The purpose of the International Society of Arboriculture's (ISA), Kentucky Chapter is to foster a better understanding of plants and their safe care through the education of professional arborists, and the dissemination of information to prospective clients throughout the commonwealth. Organized in 1974, the Kentucky Chapter is one of over 60 international, non-profit/NGO components (chapters, associate organizations, professional affiliates) of ISA. Membership includes commercial, municipal, utility and education/research arborists, as well as college students pursuing related degrees.
Objective: An enhanced Kentucky arboricultural industry defined by the growth in sales and size of member firms, increased federal, state and private dollars allocated to research and education, a sustained, knowledgeable and skilled workforce, and a greater appreciation of trees and plants by the public.
Strategy: Through our Board of Directors, officers and standing committees, the Kentucky Chapter:
Offers educational seminars for its members and non-members
Promotes networking opportunities among its members through the publication of The Kentucky Arborist newsletter and regular meetings. (Networking opportunities will be facilitated between public and private organizations that have arboricultural needs and Chapter members which can service those needs.)
Enhances professionalism in arboriculture through statewide programs, such as public relations and arborist credentialing programs
Our Chapter with ISA works to promote the local and global benefits of arboriculture, and assist state colleges and universities with the recruitment, education and placement of students within the arboricultural profession.
Goals of the Kentucky Chapter, ISA
Provide and promote educational opportunities in arboriculture.
Promote arboricultural credentials.
Improve professional practices.
Increase public awareness of the benefits of trees and proper tree care.
Promote research and technology transfer.
Code of Ethics
Strive for continuous self-development by increasing their qualifications and technical proficiency by staying abreast of technological and scientific developments affecting the profession.
Not misuse or omit material facts in promoting technical information, products or services if the effect would be to mislead or misrepresent.
Hold paramount the safety and health of all people and endeavor to protect property and the environment in the performance of professional responsibilities.
Support the improvement of professional services and products through encouraging research and development.
Observe the standards and promote adherence to the ethics embodied in this Code.
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