Webinar de Temas de Arboricultura Virtual en Zoom

1 sesión virtual por mes hasta junio 2025

12pm EST- 1pm EST

registro requerido

Tenemos una nueva oportunidad educativa disponible para trabajdores de arbol hispanohablantes. La serie Raising Trees o Creciendo Arboles tendrá un webinar en Español cada mes empesando en 09 de octubre. En cada webinar puedes aprender sobre temas de arboricultura que te ayudaran en tu trabajo y para estudiar para el Examin de Arbolista certificiado por la ISA. 

The Raising Trees Webinar Series will begin offering a monthly one-hour webinar in Spanish beginning October 09. Retitled as Creciendo Arboles, this webinar is co-produced by Auburn University Extension and the University of Georgia. 

Programa del seminario web

Fecha	Horario	Tema	Descripción
9 de octubre	12pm EST	Conceptos básicos de la poda prescrita en Arboles	Aprenda los métodos de poda que promuevan la salud y estética de los árboles, minimizando el daño al árbol.
20 de noviembre	12pm EST	conciencia sobre los peligros de líneas eléctricas: Seguridad del trabajador de arboles	El programa explica el estándar de la industria de la arboricultura para trabajar cerca de las líneas eléctricas y otros servicios públicos.
08 de enero	12pm EST	selección del sitio y establecimiento de árboles	Proporciona Información sobre la selección de sitio adecuado, preparación, el mejor proceso de plantación, y el mantenimiento subsecuente de árboles urbanos.
05 de Marzo	12pm EST	Preservación de árboles durante la construcción	Describe los mejores métodos para mitigar el daño a los árboles cerca de sitios de construcción y áreas donde hay excavaciones.
14 de marzo	12pm EST	La importancia de un suelo saludable para el crecimiento de árboles urbanos	Explica técnicas para proteger y tratar los suelos en beneficio de los arboles en áreas urbanas
09 de abril	12pm EST	Identificación y manejo de especies invasivas que afectan los arboles	Especies invasivas Identificación y manejo de especies invasivas que afectan los arboles.
14 de mayo	12pm EST	Identificación y Evaluación de Peligros para trabajadores de Industria Arborícola	Identificación y Evaluación de Peligros para trabajadores de Industria Arborícola, y como implementar las mejores prácticas de seguridad en la industria
18 de junio	12pm EST	Irrigación para árboles urbanos: Agua desde el suelo hasta las hojas	Analiza formas de proporcionar agua a los árboles basándose en la irrigación eficiente y lo ultimo en Tecnología de riego en la arboricultura

Para registro por favor entre su informacion aqui:

Enlace Para Registro

 https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fGTZmz42RqGu9TJZ6P2Xgw?fbclid=IwY2xjawFj2i1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHbX8XfaXWmgduPIEpfcZCuRouMoQHD7uXJR1oWZOIcklDbju0acrNHpaIQ_aem_ZBsfrnW1dBpvbnCzEvHlJw#/registration

Academia de Trepadores

4 cursos de dia completo 

marzo-junio 2025

miembros de GAA: $75 por curso/$250 academia completa 

miembros del publico $100 por curso/$350 academia completa 

evento en español 

curso 1: Rescate Aereo , 29 de marzo @ Boutte Trees, 2158 Bolton Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318

curso 2: RCP y Primeros Auxilios para arboristas, 25 de abril @ DeKalb County Government Service Center 178 Sams Street Decatur, Ga 30030

curso 3: nudos, cuerdas, rigging, y seguridad, 30 de mayo @ Vermeer SE, 1320 Gresham Rd NE, Marietta, GA 30062

curso 4: dia de examen, 27 de junio @ Legacy Park Decatur, 500 S Columbia Dr, Decatur, GA 30030

El programa ISA Certified Tree Climber (Trepador Certificado por la ISA) está diseñado para quienes trepan a los árboles con frecuencia como parte de su trabajo en la industria del cuidado de árboles.

Esta academia está diseñada para ayudar a los escaladores de árboles a cumplir con los requisitos y obtener un mayor entendimiento sobre la escalada técnica de árboles con el fin de tomar el examen de Especialista Certificado en Escalada de Árboles de la ISA. Cada curso está diseñado para cumplir con una de las necesidades de calificación. El último curso de la academia es un día de examen en el cual los evaluadores actuales de la ISA para escaladores de árboles evaluarán a los postulantes siguiendo el formulario de evaluación de la ISA.

El programa ISA Certified Tree Climber es la única certificación global de trepadores en toda la industria que evalúa conocimientos y habilidades frente a estándares aceptados internacionalmente relacionados con habilidades y prácticas laborales seguras. Como parte integral de su trayectoria profesional, ser un profesional en trepa de árboles certificado por la ISA le permite demostrar sus competencias como trepador y demonstrar su pasión continua por el aprendizaje y el desarrollo en esta industria.

Para ser elegible para el examen, debe tener lo siguiente:

1.) Dieciocho meses de experiencia en escalada en arboricultura

2.) Capacitación actual en rescate aéreo físico (práctica), RCP y primeros auxilios

En esta guía del programa se encuentra disponible toda la información para solicitantes, candidatos y titulares de credenciales.

Las partes interesadas deben solicitar y aplicar para presentar el examen de Escalador Certificado de Árboles de la ISA a través de https://www.isa-arbor.com/

Convertirse en candidato para una certificación de la ISA es un proceso de dos pasos a través de tu cuenta en línea MyISA.

1. Primero, aplica en línea o envía una solicitud completada.

2. Cuando recibas la notificación de que tu solicitud ha sido aprobada, podrás inscribirte a través de tu cuenta en el sitio web para presentar el examen.

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Tree Climber's Academy

4 full-day courses

March-June 2025

GAA members: $75 per course/$250 full academy

Members of the public: $100 per course/$350 full academy

this is Spanish language event 

Course 1: Aerial Rescue, March 29 @ Boutte Trees, 2158 Bolton Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318

Course 2: CPR and First Aid for Arborists, April 25 @ DeKalb County Government Service Center 178 Sams Street Decatur, Ga 30030

Course 3: Knots, Ropes, Rigging, and Safety, May 30 @ Vermeer SE, 1320 Gresham Rd NE, Marietta, GA 30062

Course 4: Test Day, June 27 @ Legacy Park Decatur, 500 S Columbia Dr, Decatur, GA 30030

This Spanish language academy is designed to help current tree climbers meet the qualifications and gain further understanding about technical tree climbing in order to take and pass the ISA Certified Tree Climber Specialist exam.  Each course is designed to meet one of the qualification needs. The last course of the academy is an exam day where current ISA tree climber examiners will asses testers following the ISA practicum guidelines. 

The ISA Certified Tree Climber program is the only global, industry-wide climber certification to test knowledge and skills against internationally accepted standards related to skill and safe work practices. As an integral part of a career journey, being an ISA Certified Tree Climber allows you to show your competencies as a professional climber and ignites a continued passion for learning and development in this industry. To be eligible for the exam, you must have the following:

• Eighteen months of climbing experience in arboriculture
• Current training in a physical (practice) aerial rescue, CPR, and First Aid

Important applicant, candidate and credential holder information is available on this program guide.

Interested parties must still request and apply to take the ISA certified Tree Climber exam via https://wwv.isa-arbor.com/ 

Becoming a candidate for an ISA certification is a two-step process through your online MyISA Dashboard.

1. First, apply online or submit a completed application.

2. When you receive notice that your application is approved, you may then enroll through your website account to take an exam.  

HOTEL INFORMATION

April 24, 2025 through April 25, 2025, Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta Decatur/Emory for  Booking your room is simple; Just follow the link below.

https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/atldehx-91z-8577f1e9-e1ac-4281-80cb-865a135d9257/

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May 01-May 02, Hilton Atlanta|Marietta Hotel & Conference Center 500 Powder Springs Street | Marietta, GA| 30064

https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=ATLMAHF&groupCode=93A&arrivaldate=2025-05-01&departuredate=2025-05-02&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink&fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT

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June 26-27 Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta  Decatur/Emory 

https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/atldehx-920-e871b714-87b1-499e-a715-cbd116fd509c/

Date & Time: June 18th, 2025 at Noon EST

1 ISA CEU applied for. 

Topic: Remote Sensing in Utility Arboriculture

We will discuss types of remote sensing being utilized in Utility Arboriculture on both a preventative and reactive basis.

Speaker: Jessi Pollard

Jessi currently serves as a Utility Arborist Supervisor for Georgia Power and has worked in the Utility Vegetation Management industry for 7 years. She received a Forestry degree from the University of Georgia and is an ISA Certified Arborist, ISA Utility Specialist, TRAQ, and Georgia State Registered Forester.

Register Today to gain valuable knowledge and enhance your ability to navigate local tree ordinances effectively.

WILDFIRE RISK REDUCTION QUALIFICATION

Georgia Forestry Commission Headquarters
July 16-17, 2025

9 a.m. until 5 p.m.

5645 Riggins Mill Rd, Dry Branch, GA 31020

11.5 CEUs applied for

The threat wildfire poses to residents increases everyday as more communities are built in natural areas. Recent fire seasons have seen increasing property loss and death associated with wildfire. We know that it is not a question of if a fire will start, but when.

The Wildfire Risk Reduction Qualification (WRRQ), developed by Texas A&M Forest Service and Texas Chapter ISA, expands the reach of the state forestry agency’s wildfire prevention messaging while equipping certified arborists with another tool in their tool box to meet client needs.

As professionals who have daily interaction with the public, arborists can help reduce wildfire risk and protect lives, homes and landscapes. When homes and their surrounding property are protected, ecosystem benefits are protected as well.

The Partnership:

The GAA will provide education and credentialing to their membership. The Georgia Forestry Commission and trained instructors from the GAA will provide expertise in fire behavior, wildfire prevention, home ignition zone, fire-resistance species, and arboriculture. Instructors for the WRRQ courses offered by the GAA are composed of a cadre of experts.

The Qualification:

As an ISA Certified Arborist, have you considered how your skills and experience can improve the safety and quality of tree care to protect people and ecosystems from wildfire? Becoming Wildfire Risk Assessment Qualified will increase your knowledge on how to evaluate and mitigate property from the threat of wildfire, allowing you to provide that service to clients and constituents.

The Course:

Explore how wildfire moves through a landscape and learn to identify mitigation options that can be recommended or performed on client properties to reduce the risk of loss from wildfire. This course will incorporate classroom sessions and conduct field exercise on homes near the training center with 11.5 CEUs applied to your ISA Certified Arborist credential. A written exam and field test must be successfully passed to gain the qualification. Total course time is 16 hours.

Registration Cost: 

$250 GAA Members
$300 Non-members

Coffee, Snacks, Lunch and all necessary course materials will be provided. A certificate and patch will be presented upon completion of course and successful passing of the exam, given on the final day of the course. 

Hotel Block:

TBA

Tree and Plant Appraisal Qualification (TPAQ) Training Now Available
July 30-31,2025
Alpharetta City Hall

2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, GA 30009

14 ISA CEUs.

If you want introductory training in the theory and application of current tree and plant appraisal, register now to attend our TPAQ training. This event will utilize both instructor-led discussions and case scenarios to illustrate concepts allowing participants to become familiar with the relevant methods and techniques used to approach plant appraisals and the ability to make reasoned judgement about the value of trees and landscape plants.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, you will:

• Understand basic appraisal concepts.
• Define the tree and plant appraisal process.
• Understand tree and plant appraisal, approaches, methods, and techniques.
• Apply tree and plant appraisal approaches, methods, and techniques.
•  Present assignment results. 

Candidate Eligibility

(NEW) Anyone is eligible to attend a TPAQ training course.

However, to be eligible to take the exam and earn the TPAQ certificate, applicants must:

1. Provide a signature page with application agreeing to follow the ASCA Standards of Professional Practice when conducting their work in the appraisal of plant or tree assignments.
   AND
   
2. Provide evidence of a minimum of 5 years of professional work experience in horticulture or arboriculture by the submittal of a curriculum vitae or resume.
   AND
3. Provide evidence of at least one of the following:
   - Possess a four-year degree OR
   - Hold one of the following positions or credentials: 
   a. Registered Consulting Arborist®
   b. International Society of Arboriculture Board Certified Master Arborist (BCMA)
   c. State-registered or state-licensed landscape architect
   d. Member of the Association of Consulting Foresters (ACF)

Candidates who are not currently eligible to take the exam may pay the registration fees and attend the educational training sessions, but they may not sit for the open-book exam. 

If you are not eligible to sit for the exam at the time of attending the training, you will have 12 months from the date of the training to complete the eligibility requirements (as listed above) to take the exam and receive the TPAQ certificate. If you took a TPAQ training course and are now eligible to take the exam, please contact asca@asca-consultants.org. 

About Your Instructor

Christian Hughes, RCA #493

Brookwood Tree Consulting, Inc.

As a Principal Arborist, Chris brings Brookwood Tree Consulting's vision to bear and serves as a full-time consulting arborist. His knowledge and experience is recognized as a Certified Arborist through the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) and registered Consulting Arborist® through the American Society of Consulting Arborists® (ASCA). Chris combines a love for trees with almost 20 years experience studying and working with trees in the urban centers of the Southeast and in world renowned gardens across the United States and Europe.

Chris has developed tree management plans for residential homeowners, commercial developers, cities, parks, schools, and hospital and university campuses that actively utilize all concepts of tree appraisal and valuation. This diverse and unique background has provided the opportunity to engage hands on with tens of thousands of trees. 

Workshop Materials
You will be provided with a physical copy of the ASCA Tree and Plant Appraisal Qualification Workbook, as well as all necessary testing materials (Scantron, #2 pencils, exam).

In addition to the provided materials you are also required to bring the following:

• Guide for Plant Appraisal, 10th Edition - physical copy only, a digit copy of the 10th Edition is NOT permitted.
• Hard hat
• High visibility clothing (i.e. - vest)
• Scientific calculator (cell phone calculators are acceptable)

Additional resources, encouraged but not required:

• A Consultant's Guide to Writing Effective Reports
• Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), Chapters 1-4
• ANSI Z60.1 American Standards for Nursery Stock

Cost

Qualified ASCA Member 1,200.00 
Qualified Non-ASCA Member 1,500.00

Disclaimers, Important Information, & Refund Policy:

Applicants for TPAQ courses must register 30 days prior to the session they plan to attend. These classes often fill up quickly since class size is limited. Register as early as possible to avoid missing the location you want!

The FULL course is required for those qualified applicants that wish to earn the TPAQ certificate.

This class provides the needed exams that must be passed to earn the TPAQ certificate.

Please bring your own hard hat and vest to the event.

Please bring your government ID.

***Cancellation & Refund Policy -

All cancellations made after the registration deadline of the event, no-shows, or those found to not have the required pre-requisites will not be eligible for refund. Cancellations made prior to the registration deadline/shipment of course materials are eligible for full refund. Cancellations made within 1 week of the registration deadline will be eligible for full or partial refund if GAA is able to fill their spot with a waitlisted registrant. All refunds are subject to a 3.5% credit card processing fee.

ISA Certified Arborist, Utility Specialist, and Municipal Specialist Exam

Register HERE

Date: August 1, 2025

Location:178 sams street decatur ga 30030

Organizer:GO

Contact Name:ISA Credentialing Services Department

Contact Phone:706-424-0047

Contact Email:isa@isa-arbor.com

Website:http://www.isa-arbor.com/Credentials/Exam-Information

Registration:Enrollment Deadline: July 1, 2025

Seats Available:25

Cert Exam Chapter:Georgia Arborist Association

Start Date: 8:00 AM, August 1 2025

End Date:12:00 PM, August 1 2025

27th Annual

Georgia Tree Climbing Championships

November 14-16th, 2025

Violet F. Stout Park

5420 Stout Pkwy SW

Lithia Springs, Georgia

General Timeline for Sponsors Below -

more detailed schedule & set up map to be distributed closer to the event

• Friday, November 14th
• • Check in 
  • Camp & Sponsor Set up (outdoor in main lawn)
• Saturday, September 21st
• • 8 am-4 pm - Georgia Tree Climbing Championships
  • 6 pm-8 pm - Awards Dinner
  • 9 pm-11 pm - After Party
• Sunday, September 22nd
• • 8 am-12 pm - Masters Climb
  • Camp & Sponsor break down & departure
• 

• Sponsorship Levels:

  ***PLEASE NOTE - Deadline for sponsors to be included on event t-shirt/banner is August 20th***

  • Signature Sponsor: $3500 (Limited to 3 Sponsors) - includes recognition for providing Awards Dinner, priority representation on event banner, 4 Awards Dinner Tickets,  Outdoor Exhibit, logo visibility on event emails, announcements, and event t-shirt
  • Platinum Sponsor: $1750 - includes priority representation below Signature Sponsors on event banner, 4 Awards Dinner Tickets, Outdoor Exhibit, logo visibility on event emails, announcements, and event t-shirt
  • Gold Sponsor: $1000 - includes priority representation below Platinum Sponsors on event banner, 2 Awards Dinner Tickets, Outdoor Exhibit, logo visibility on event emails, announcements, and event t-shirt
  • Silver Sponsor: $750 -  includes priority representation below Gold Sponsors on event banner, 1 Awards Dinner Ticket, logo visibility on event emails, announcements, and event t-shirt
  • Bronze Sponsor: $500 - Logo visibility on event emails, announcements, and event t-shirt

  
  

Other Sponsorship Options

Food and Beverage Sponsorship Opportunities: 

Friday Night Social Sponsor: $1000 (limit 2) -- Includes recognition at Friday night social and the chance to speak for up to 5 minutes about your organization.

Saturday Lunch Sponsor: $500 (limit 3) -- Includes recognition at the Awards Banquet. Logo visibility and recognition on event emails. Can provide stamps or stickers on food wrapping (if available).

Saturday Awards Dinner Sponsor $2500 (limit 1) -- Includes recognition at Saturday Awards Ceremony, a chance to speak for up to 5 minutes about your organization and logo visibility on event emails and announcements. Ability to have logo visibility on tables during event. 

COMPETITORS

Thank you SPONSORS

VOLUNTEER

 

Rescate Aéreo

sabado 22 de noviembre

8am-6pm

EMBARC 1185 Rock Chapel Rd, Lithonia, GA 30058

$150 para profesionales

$50 para miembros de la GAA

lonche incluyido

traer tu equipage de trepar

8 CEUs disponible

Premier Sponsor

DON'S TREE SERVICE

770-413-TREE

El entrenamiento de rescate aéreo prepara a los escaladores para los escenarios más probables en los que pueden tener que responder a una emergencia mientras trabajan en altura. Este curso es práctico con participantes que realizan activamente rescates utilizando diversas técnicas.

Lista de equipos para entrenamiento de rescate aéreo:

1. Casco z89 clase E

2. Gafas de seguridad z 87

3. Harnees de arbolicultura

4. Cuerda de trepa

5. Salvaramas

6. 5 Mosquetones total

7. 1 Acollador ajustable

8. Sistema de trepa (nudo polea/zigzag, ect)

9. Espuelas de trepa.

- Este es un listado del equipo mínimo para el rescate aéreo. Todo equipo debe estar en condiciones optimas y siguiendo las especificaciones del fabricante (no alterado).

CEUs ofrecidos 

ISA Certified Arborist: 8

Practice: 8

Utility Specialist: 8

Municipal Specialist: 8

Climber Specialist: 8

Aerial Lift Specialist: 8

 instructor

AXEL AVILA

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Aerial Rescue

Saturday November 22nd, 2025

8am-6pm

EMBARC 1185 Rock Chapel Rd, Lithonia, GA 30058

$150 for tree care professionals

$50 for members of GAA

lunch included

bring your climbing gear

Aerial Rescue Training prepares climbers for the most likely scenarios where they may have to respond to an emergency while working at height.  This course is hands on with participants actively performing rescues using various techniques

Required Gear List for the aerial rescue training:

1. Helmet z89 class E

2. Safety glasses z 87

3. Climbing Harness

4. Climbing rope

5. Friction saver

6. 5 Carabiners

7. 1 safety lanyard

8. Climbing system

9. Climbing spikes

- This is a list of the minimum equipment need for the aerial rescue. All equipment must be in good conditions and following manufactures specifications (not altered)

CEUs offered 

ISA Certified Arborist: 8

Practice: 8

Utility Specialist: 8

Municipal Specialist: 8

Climber Specialist: 8

Aerial Lift Specialist: 8

 instructor

AXEL AVILA