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September 20, 2011-The Society of Municipal Arborists, in conjunction with the USDA Forest Service Urban & Community Forestry Program, and the Texas AgriLife Extension Service, is launching a municipal forestry internship program for undergraduate college students interested in a career in Municipal Arboriculture. The primary objective of this program is to provide a hands-on experience alongside practicing professionals who will serve as mentors over the internship period and will work to help the students identify and develop the skills needed to be successful practitioners. 2012 Internship Application Several internship hosts cities are also needed nationwide for the summer 2012 (10 week) internship program. Learn how to be a host city. The deadline to apply to be a host city or for an internship is December 5, 2011. For more information email mrkirk@tamu.edu

August 10, 2011 -The proposed revisions to ANSI Z133.1-2006 (American National Standard for Arboricultural Operations - Safety Requirements), developed by the Accredited Standards Committee Z133, are available for public review from August 12, 2011, through September 11, 2011. This is the second public review period in the current revision cycle. The purpose is to present additional proposed revisions that resulted from public comments and Z133 Committee discussion related to the first public review period in early 2011. A copy of the latest proposed revisions may be obtained on the ISA website, or by contacting Janet Huber at jhuber@isa-arbor.com (217-355-9411, ext. 259). Submit comments in writing to the above email address no later than September 11, 2011. Comments shall be specific to the proposed revisions presented for this public review period with a complete explanation of concerns and suggested alternative language, if applicable.

May 31, 2011 -The Utility Arborist Association announces its search for a new Executive Director. The Executive Director shall serve as administrator of all association activities. See job description.

March 2011 - The i-Tree Team is excited to announce that i-Tree v4.0 is now available. In addition to significant upgrades to existing applications, i-Tree v4.0 offers three new tools: i-Tree Hydro, Design and Canopy.

February 18, 2011 -The Proposed 2011 ANSI Z133.1-2006 Standard Revisions (American National Standard for Arboricultural Operations - Safety Requirements), developed by the Accredited Standards Committee Z133, are available for public review from February 18, 2011, through April 4, 2011. A copy of the draft standard may be obtained here, or by contacting Janet Huber at(217-355-9411, ext. 259). Comments must be submitted in writing (by email, if possible) and received at ISA Headquarters no later than April 4, 2011. Comments shall be specific to a particular section(s) within the standard, with a complete explanation of concerns and alternative language, if applicable.

February 11, 2011-2011 ISA Student Fellowship - applications are now being accepted for the ISA student fellowship. For eligibility and application information visit the student website.

September 2010 - Anchor Bridge Ropeworks, Inc. Announces Recall

2010 - Tree Planting Program Means More Jobs