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Professional Affiliations


Whether you are an urban forester or a utility arborist, work for a tree care company, or are part of the many arboriculture-related fields, getting the latest information and technology in your area of specialization gives you a competitive edge. ISA identifies five groups within specific interest areas of arboriculture. The following ISA Professional Affiliations facilitate interaction and information exchange and give access to one of the profession's greatest resources--the knowledge and expertise of others sharing common concerns:

AREA's members are scientists and educators in all tree-related disciplines working toward the scientific understanding of woody plants and their care. Click here to visit the AREA web site.
  • Supports efforts of faculty, students, and researchers.
  • Coordinates the educational program at the ISA Annual Conference.
SCA members are concerned with establishing and sustaining long-range programs such as management, business trends, certification, legal issues, safety standards, compliance, equipment evaluation, job costing and tree evaluation. Click here to visit the SCA web site.
  • SCA Today.
  • Be a part of a network of leading commercial arborists throughout the world.
  • Annual meeting devoted exclusively to topics of concern.
  • Support the International Tree Climbing Championship.
  • Support the Tree Dynamics and Arborists’ Techniques Fund.
  • Help support college scholarships and tree care-related research.
SMA is an organization dedicated to maximizing efforts in the management and maintenance of trees in urban areas. Click here to visit the SMA web site.
  • City Trees the educational and communication link of our society.
  • Attend the Annual Meeting, Conference, and Trade Show.
  • Attend the one-day workshop at the annual ISA conference.
  • Obtain forestry department accreditation.
  • Take advantage of book club discounts.
  • SMA/UAA Toolkit
UAA sustains long-range programs and communications regarding the ever-changing technologies and methods of tree and vegetation management as it affects utilities. Click here to visit the UAA web site.
  • UAA Quarterly.
  • UAA Annual Meeting.
  • Sponsoring regional workshops.
  • An annual UAA scholarship.
  • UAA annual awards programs.
  • UAA publication and videos.
  • SMA/UAA Toolkit


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