Announcements from the International Society of Arboriculture http://www.isa-arbor.com Thu, 02 May 2013 11:42:13 GMT Thu, 02 May 2013 11:42:13 GMT Mark Mann, CEO and founder of Plant Growth Management Systems, has worked with tree growth regulators for over 20 years. Today, he talks with our host Robert Polomski about how arborists can use tree growth regulators as one of their tools in the field. http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/podcastDetail.aspx?ID=8 4/26/2013 10:11:24 AM 915 Rip Tompkins uses an aerial lift to natural-crotch rig a log of a dead tree. Learn about the appropriate safety tools and equipment you should consider during the natural-crotch rigging process on this episode of Climbing and Rigging. http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/podcastDetail.aspx?ID=5 4/26/2013 9:31:27 AM 914 Petzl has issued a recall notice on the Petzl ZIGZAG mechanical prusik. Please read the detailed notice. http://www.isa-arbor.com/newsroom/resources/news_2013_Petzl_ZIGZAGRecall.pdf 4/30/2013 3:03:43 PM 911 Ian Shears talks about a series of ongoing projects in the City of Melbourne that are working towards a long-term healthy urban forest, while creating a more sustainable and livable community. Learn how art, science, and technology can be used in combination to improve the physiological, sociological, economic, and aesthetic benefits of trees, on this episode of Science of Arboriculture. http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/podcastDetail.aspx?ID=7 4/19/2013 10:46:15 AM 910 Voting begins on April 19, 2013.ISA Members will be able to vote electronically through May 17, 2013. View the detailed election information. http://www.isa-arbor.com/newsroom/resources/news_2013_GeneralMembershipElectionAnnouncement.pdf 4/15/2013 4:35:05 PM 907 A cargo mishap leads to an even more destructive dilemma: dozens of dead trees. Can Dendro relieve the distress on this dreary day? Find out on this episode of Detective Dendro®. Successfully complete the quiz to earn 0.5 CEUs! http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/podcastDetail.aspx?ID=4 4/11/2013 10:56:05 AM 906 Cecil Konijnendijk discusses the benefits of urban forests to human health with our host Robert Polomski. Learn how the fields of medicine and urban forestry can work together to improve the mental and physical health of people in a community, on this episode of ArborViews. http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/podcastDetail.aspx?ID=8 3/28/2013 3:02:40 PM 900 Determine the benefits and limitations of natural- and false-crotch rigging. Learn when each technique may be more preferable to use in the field on this episode of Climbing and Rigging. http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/podcastDetail.aspx?ID=5 3/22/2013 3:55:31 PM 898 Daniele Zanzi explains how the Static Integrated Method (SIM) is used to provide reliable measurements for estimating the stability of urban trees with root damage. Learn more about the application of experimental field pull tests on this episode of Science of Arboriculture. http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/podcastDetail.aspx?ID=7 3/15/2013 11:18:37 AM 895 Many thanks to the committee chairs and Board members who were present last week for ISA's annual strategic planning session. Lots of big things to look forward to in 2014 and beyond! https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151471546172557&set=a.135901207556.110179.97576797556&type=1&relevant_count=1&ref=nf 3/14/2013 11:22:24 AM 893 Thanks to Geoff Kempter for this photo of over 100 arborists attending the ANSI A300 Tree Care Standards workshop in Sacramento. Standing room only! https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/c68.0.403.403/p403x403/199048_10151469777067557_1758251171_n.jpg 3/13/2013 12:02:33 PM 891 Miss Abelha babbles about killer bees building a nest in her water oak tree (Quercus nigra). Can Detective Dendro courageously care for the Quercus without creating a crisis? After listening, successfully complete the quiz to earn 0.5 CEUs! http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/podcastDetail.aspx?ID=4 3/12/2013 9:45:18 AM 890 We are so excited to see the i-Tree software and ISA Member David Nowak featured in this article from Fast Company! http://www.fastcoexist.com/1681455/quantifying-the-economic-value-of-trees-to-cities 3/11/2013 3:54:13 PM 889 ISA Board Certified Master Arborist Paul Johnson gives a fabulous talk about how trees can make the world a better place in this TEDx video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-1eBgNOjP0 3/7/2013 3:46:32 PM 888 As the famous cherry trees in Washington, D.C., begin to succumb to age, what do you think is the best solution for their replacement? Tell us on our facebook page! http://www.newstimes.com/living/article/How-to-replace-Washington-s-famed-cherry-trees-4329065.php 3/6/2013 11:59:16 AM 886 The City of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, shares a great example of what can be done to protect trees on private property through local legislation. http://www5.mississauga.ca/rec&parks/websites/parks/pdfs/TreeBylaw_overview.pdf 3/5/2013 4:19:07 PM 885 The interactive graphic from the Arbor Day foundation is a great tool showing how city trees tame stormwater and bring other benefits to their hometowns. http://www.arborday.org/trees/stormwater.cfm 3/4/2013 3:05:26 PM 884 We think these infrared "Portraits of Trees" are gorgeous in an otherworldly kind of way. What do you think? Tell us on our facebook page! http://www.petapixel.com/2013/02/27/long-exposure-infrared-photos-of-trees/ 2/28/2013 3:38:39 PM 883 The new skyscraper promises to bring a hectare of forest into the city's central business district. http://www.businessinsider.com/a-skyscraper-covered-in-trees-and-shrubs-is-rising-in-milan-2013-2 2/27/2013 5:22:32 PM 882 A fantastic example of how iTree software can compute the benefits of trees into dollars and cents. Kudos to Tree Pittsburgh for making the effort to investigate the value of their city's trees! http://nextcity.org/daily/entry/that-tree-on-the-corner-may-be-worth-more-than-your-house 2/26/2013 3:00:48 PM 881 Boston.com's 'The Green Blog' highlights the upcoming 2013 STIHL Tour des Trees. http://ow.ly/hLgHQ 2/25/2013 3:30:24 PM 879 Richard Pouyat talks with host Robert Polomski about how land development impacts urban soils. On this episode of ArborViews, learn how arborists can work with developers to manage soil disturbance. http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/podcastDetail.aspx?ID=8 2/22/2013 2:50:20 PM 878 Determine when it may be appropriate to rig a branch, or just cut and chuck. Learn a few techniques that may help increase safety and efficiency for branch removals on this episode of Climbing and Rigging. http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/podcastDetail.aspx?ID=5 2/22/2013 2:15:09 PM 877 Say "La Brea Tar pits," and most people imagine the saber-tooth cats and woolly mammoths that were trapped on sticky asphalt (now in modern-day Los Angeles), only to have their bones preserved for the ages. But other forms of life were also preserved in the asphalt, including the wood of ancient trees. http://phys.org/news/2013-02-ancient-wood-la-brea-tar.html 2/21/2013 4:11:08 PM 870 http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/podcastDetail.aspx?ID=7 http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/podcastDetail.aspx?ID=7 2/15/2013 10:50:27 AM 869 Happy Valentine's Day from TreesAreGood.org! Here is a touching story showing how trees can be a symbol of true love. http://www.nola.com/living/index.ssf/2013/02/kissing_trees_at_audubon_park.html 2/14/2013 4:45:55 PM 868 Want to make high-density cities more liveable? Here's a top 10 list from the Urban Land Institute. Number 3, draw trees and nature closer to people. Trees make everybody happier--improve the air, mitigate heat, and allow for a bit of "forest bathing." http://www.theatlanticcities.com/neighborhoods/2013/02/ten-ways-improve-high-density-cities/4692/#.URvTPZBaubM.facebook 2/13/2013 3:43:08 PM 867 ISA is happy to announce our new partnership with Arborwear to provide our industry with a broader selection of professional wear for arborists—both in the office and the field. ISA members can log in to the ISA Webstore to find the promotional code for 10% off all ISA-branded Arborwear apparel. http://www.isa-arbor.com/store/arborwear.aspx 2/12/2013 4:41:03 PM 866 The world needs more people like Lai Pei-yuan, who has spent years and millions of dollars planting trees across his homeland. http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/afp/130210/taiwans-king-the-trees-fights-the-forests 2/11/2013 4:22:03 PM 863 A tree from the 1840s with 83% hollowness still stands. Hasn’t this potentially hazardous haggard tree reached its lifespan limit? Why not remove the remains? Find out on this episode of Detective Dendro®. http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/podcastDetail.aspx?ID=4 2/8/2013 1:28:06 PM 862 Read about why Norway is paying a South American country hundreds of millions of dollars to not cut down its trees! Do you think this could become a trend spreading to other places? Let us know on Facebook! http://www.fastcoexist.com/1681332/why-norway-is-paying-a-south-american-country-to-not-cut-down-its-trees 2/6/2013 1:14:56 PM 860 The TreesAreGood.org facebook page has reached over 1,000 followers! Hurray for promoting proper tree care! Have you liked the page or suggested it to your clients yet? https://www.facebook.com/pages/TreesAreGoodorg/117572634987507?group_id=0 2/5/2013 4:10:08 PM 859 A look at a great project looking to "green" up state capitals across the U.S. http://www.theatlanticcities.com/design/2013/01/how-pocket-green-space-can-transform-state-capital/4537/#.UQmTcCvsPw8.facebook 2/4/2013 4:32:48 PM 858 We love to see trees given a second life like these in Minneapolis! http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2013/01/26/environment/salvaged-urban-trees 1/30/2013 4:51:04 PM 857 You may be able to visit a grove of newly cloned "ancient" trees coming to a campus near you in the future. http://www.fastcoexist.com/1681209/an-archive-of-ancient-tree-dna-will-help-us-clone-the-ones-we-destroy 1/29/2013 4:00:56 PM 856 Robert Polomski interviews Alexandra Julius about occupational hazards in the arboriculture industry. Alexandra observed the number of arborists in the field that comply with safe work practices and she calculated the differences in compliance between accredited companies and non-accredited companies. Learn how important it is to create a safety culture in your workplace on this episode of ArborViews. http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/podcastDetail.aspx?ID=8 1/25/2013 2:08:04 PM 855 In this episode of Climbing and Rigging, Ken Palmer and his crew decide to use two guy lines to provide extra support to a leaning tree that requires rigging. Learn a method for setting-up a guy line in a second tree using a natural-branch union, port-a-wrap, and fiddle blocks. http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/podcastDetail.aspx?ID=5 1/25/2013 2:05:12 PM 854 It seems that trees inspire an endless supply of artistic ideas! These prints are the latest we've found. What do you think? http://barrington.suntimes.com/entertainment/17659787-421/ring-cycles-woodcut-art-tells-tales-of-trees.html 1/24/2013 4:23:27 PM 851 Intriguing study linking the demise of trees to disease in people. More evidence that trees are good! http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2013/01/when-trees-die-people-die/267322/ 1/22/2013 4:13:59 PM 850 The Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) reviewed 47 civilian tree care accidents reported by the media in 2012. Twenty-five of these accidents were fatal. http://www.tcia.org/news/safety/numbers-occupational-tree-care-accidents-2012 1/21/2013 4:44:11 PM 849 Correctly diagnosing the causes of tree decline can make managing tree health more successful. Listen to Paul Barber discuss factors in the urban forest that contribute to tree decline and how taking the time to correctly diagnose a disease can make the difference between sustaining and removing a tree. http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/podcastDetail.aspx?ID=7 1/18/2013 4:06:32 PM 848 Can Dendro master the mystery of a multi-colored maple? Will Sal celebrate in saucy stardom for spotting a superior tree? Find out on this episode of Detective Dendro®. Successfully pass the quiz to earn 0.5 CEUs! http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/podcastDetail.aspx?ID=4 1/11/2013 4:15:58 PM 845 March 29th - Last day to noiminate someone for a True Professional of Arboriculture. Learn what an ISA True Professional of Aboriculture is and nominate an arborist who inspires you. http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/awardsPrograms/trueProfessionalAwards.aspx 4/1/2013 1:37:19 PM 837 ISA Member Leon Visser is a member of an international expedition climbing some of South Africa's champion trees this month. The expedition hopes to raise awareness of trees and the need to protect heritage specimens. http://allafrica.com/stories/201301100351.html 1/10/2013 4:46:17 PM 834 TreesAreGood.org is happy to announce that we have a new silver patron for 2013! Many thanks to Teragan & Associates, Inc. for their support of our mission. http://www.treesaregood.org/patrons/patrons.aspx 1/3/2013 4:43:33 PM 831 Happy New Year to you from ISA! What are your plans to promote proper tree care in 2013? Let us know at our Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/InternationalSocietyofArboriculture/posts/10151311056812557 1/2/2013 4:27:34 PM 830 Welcome our new host, Robert Polomski! Polomski interviews Nicholas Dankers about his experience managing large and healthy conifers in the American Pacific Northwest. In this edition of ArborViews, learn about some research-based risk mitigation techniques and the Double-System Technique (DST) used to increase safety while climbing mature trees. http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/podcastDetail.aspx?ID=8 12/28/2012 4:03:13 PM 829 Identify the different ways that ropes may be damaged and observe what signs may indicate a rope reaching its time for retirement in the arboriculture field on this episode of Climbing and Rigging. Successfully complete the quiz that covers material from this episode and the previous 9 episodes to earn 1 CEU! http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/podcastDetail.aspx?ID=5 12/28/2012 10:14:01 AM 828 Wildfires can inflict billions of dollars in damage, but can also expose utility companies to significant liabilities. In this podcast you can listen to Nelson Money talk about the challenges of fire risk management in utility arboriculture. Learn about strategies that he believes will increase safety in utility vegetation management and reduce the threats posed by wildfires. Successfully complete the quiz to earn 0.5 CEUs! http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/podcastDetail.aspx?ID=7 12/28/2012 10:13:44 AM 825 Staff at ISA Headquarters had an "Ugly Christmas Sweater" contest to get into the spirit of the season! What about you? We'd love to see what you and yours are doing to celebrate the holidays. Share photos or videos of yourselves, offices, trucks, trees, or whatever decked out in your best yuletide gear on our Facebook page! https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151287556012557&set=a.135901207556.110179.97576797556&type=1&relevant_count=1&ref=nf 12/20/2012 1:57:56 PM 823 If you didn't have the chance to try out decorating a live Christmas tree this holiday season, there are still lots of eco-friendly ways to "recycle" your tree in the new year! http://www.care2.com/greenliving/ways-to-recycle-christmas-trees.html 12/18/2012 4:37:42 PM 822 It’s smelly, leaning, and drops fruit all over the ground. What niceties can a neighborhood find in a female Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba)? Find out if Detective Dendro can sooth the sorrows and grievances of the town and convince them to keep this mature tree around. (Original story by Guy Meilleur) http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/podcastDetail.aspx?ID=4 12/14/2012 2:57:35 PM 820 Trees get water from their roots. Everybody know that, right? But, sometimes in the 'cloud forest,' they have to find another way. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/12/121213104228.htm 12/13/2012 3:43:52 PM 819 At ISA Headquarters, we're looking forward to the new year—including the 2013 ISA Conference in Toronto! Did you know that beneath the streets of Toronto lies Canada’s largest continuous underground pedestrian system, known as PATH, which connects 17.5 miles (28 km) of shopping, services, and entertainment? Definitely a destination to check out if you can make it to conference! http://www.toronto.ca/path/ 12/11/2012 4:27:40 PM 817 According to a disturbing new report, the world's oldest and largest trees may be dying off—and fast. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/10/oldest-trees-dying_n_2272775.html 12/10/2012 5:04:42 PM 815 The ITCC website has received a facelift. Check out the new site at www.itcc-isa.com. Feedback is appreciated as we will be continuing to add new features over the coming months. http://www.itcc-isa.com/ 12/6/2012 10:29:11 AM 813 The ISA membership is responsible for nominating and electing three of the four open board positions. http://www.isa-arbor.com/resources/2013_MembershipBoardNominationsCall.pdf 2/14/2013 4:47:37 PM 812 Interest in the carbon-sequestering power of giant trees leads to a trunk to trunk battle for the title of "Biggest Tree" among sequoias in California. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/01/the-president-giant-sequoia_n_2224855.html 12/5/2012 3:21:32 PM 811 ISA Member and Certified Arborist Bill Werner is involved in an experimental first attempt to re-create an old-growth forest from a storehouse of rooted cuttings from champion trees. http://photos.oregonlive.com/photo-essay/2012/12/ancient_trees_cloned_to_begin.html 12/4/2012 4:11:42 PM 810 These days, screen-addicted Americans are more stressed out and distracted than ever. And nope, there’s no app for that. But there is a radically simple remedy: get outside. Florence Williams travels to the deep woods of Japan, where researchers are backing up the surprising theory that nature can lower your blood pressure, fight off depression, beat back stress—and even prevent cancer. http://www.outsideonline.com/fitness/wellness/Take-Two-Hours-of-Pine-Forest-and-Call-Me-in-the-Morning.html?page=all 12/3/2012 4:35:12 PM 809 On this episode of ArborViews, Mark Hartley and Daniel Burcham talk about how soil characteristics impact the development of trees. Daniel evaluates the relationship between urban soil properties and street tree performance in Singapore. He also highlights a few easy techniques for measuring soil characteristics that arborists can apply in the field. http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/podcastDetail.aspx?ID=8 11/30/2012 10:14:48 AM 808 Hang an ornament on this virtual Christmas tree, and the Arbor Day Foundation will plant a real tree! Their goal is to plant 1,000,000 trees this December. https://www.facebook.com/greenisuniversal/app_140029389479057 11/29/2012 11:57:54 AM 807 You live, breathe, and sleep trees. How about drinking them, too? Using trees as flavoring is not a new concept, but one that is making a small comeback. http://thesunbreak.com/2012/10/29/spruce-or-douglas-fir-cocktails-gain-the-taste-of-trees/ 11/27/2012 4:20:13 PM 805 During the second part of this Climbing and Rigging episode, learn about the rope constructions kernmantle and double braid. Also, identify the parts of a rope that take the load and calculate the amount of load a rope can take. http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/podcastDetail.aspx?ID=5 11/21/2012 2:30:25 PM 804 From Mother Nature Network's Tom Oder: Numerous studies have shown that trees add value to homes and communities. This article looks at Hurricane Sandy's impact on trees and how homeowners can prevent Sandy-like devastation next time. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/20/hurricane-trees-superstorm-sandy_n_2167017.html 11/20/2012 4:42:25 PM 802 Our friends from the Dutch Chapter modeling the lovely coffee cups they left for the ISA Staff to use at ISA HQ. Thanks, fellas! http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151242605827557&set=a.135901207556.110179.97576797556&type=1&relevant_count=1 11/19/2012 4:40:31 PM 800 Jim Neeser talks about the use of tree growth regulators (TGRs) in integrated vegetation management operations. Learn about the development of tree growth regulators and their use in the arboriculture industry, on this episode of Science of Arboriculture. Successfully complete the quiz to earn 0.5 CEUs! http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/podcastDetail.aspx?ID=7 11/16/2012 12:13:29 PM 799 Okay, maybe not the oldest tree ever. But the oldest one we know about. Be careful out there! http://blogs.smithsonianmag.com/smartnews/2012/11/how-one-man-accidentally-killed-the-oldest-tree-ever/ 11/15/2012 3:51:47 PM 798 Certified Tree Care Safety Professional Rick Denbeau of Limbwalker Tree Service, Inc., demonstrates 'Climbing Technology & Work Positioning' at the ISA Kentucky Chapter Conference in Covington, KY. http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151235074367557&set=a.135901207556.110179.97576797556&type=1&relevant_count=1 11/14/2012 4:13:24 PM 796 Twenty years after the first confirmed case of Chalara ash dieback was recorded in eastern Europe, the disease has arrived in the UK. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-20219650 11/13/2012 3:43:06 PM 795 Prevention is the best cure. It's important to know your trees before storms strike. http://www.businessinsider.com/how-strong-winds-uproot-trees-2012-11 11/12/2012 2:47:31 PM 794 Mrs. Fields appeals to Detective Dendro to save her Norway maple (Acer platanoides) that was attacked by a brutal bug. Can Dendro catch the crooked culprit? Find out on this episode of Detective Dendro®. You can also earn 0.5 CEUs when you successfully complete the quiz! http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/podcastDetail.aspx?ID=4 11/9/2012 9:14:21 AM 793 ISA Staff made a new friend today at the Tree Care Industry Association TCI EXPO in Baltimore, Maryland. http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151225792077557&set=a.135901207556.110179.97576797556&type=1&relevant_count=1 11/8/2012 3:26:51 PM 792 ISA Director of Educational Goods and Services Sharon Lilly spoke with a reporter from The Huffington Post about possible solutions for preventing future blackouts caused by downed trees. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/01/power-outages-sandy_n_2060236.html 11/7/2012 2:32:16 PM 791 ISA is offering an undergraduate fellowship again this summer. Additional details can be found on our employment page. http://www.isa-arbor.com/about/staff/staffEmployment.aspx 4/9/2013 3:07:09 PM 790 On the last day of the 2012 ISA Leadership Workshop, attendees from across four generations work together to build a bridge—a symbol of learning to communicate with everyone, whatever their perspective. http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151216066922557&set=a.135901207556.110179.97576797556&type=1&relevant_count=1 11/2/2012 4:45:41 PM 787 75 chapter leaders from 13 countries have gathered in Champaign, Illinois, this week for the 2012 ISA Annual Leadership Workshop. One key activity in the workshop is a global arboriculture issues forum, where participants are discussing trends, concerns, and topics of interest to the profession. http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151212809752557&set=a.135901207556.110179.97576797556&type=1&relevant_count=1 10/31/2012 4:03:18 PM 785 For all those hit by Hurricane Sandy, here is a handy checklist to go through as you assess the damage to your trees. Even if you are safe and dry, pass it on to anyone you know who could use it! http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/treecare/maintenance/stormdamage.html 10/30/2012 10:21:05 AM 783 Here is some helpful information for our members and Certified Arborists who may be helping with storm damage clean-up in the aftermath of Sandy. Share this information with those in your community. http://www.treesaregood.org/pressrelease/press/firstaid.aspx 12/7/2012 11:09:46 AM 782 On this episode of ArborViews, Mark Hartley and Laura Mendiburu talk about management strategies for working with street trees, and highlight some of the potential failures that can occur. Find out what makes a street tree different from other trees, what planting techniques need to be considered while working with street trees, and how to identify a quality tree for planting. http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/podcastDetail.aspx?ID=8 10/26/2012 2:56:17 PM 781 Listen to two arboriculture climbing experts talk about the fibers and characteristics of rope and how different constructions of rope are best used in the arboricultural industry. http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/podcastDetail.aspx?ID=5 10/26/2012 8:37:58 AM 780 We think of forests as full of tall, soaring trees. But some studies claim that newly engineered dwarf trees might actually do a better job revitalizing our woodlands. http://www.fastcoexist.com/1680781/better-forests-from-miniature-trees 10/25/2012 3:45:28 PM 779 "Tree culture" contributes to the strength of our communities—but which trees, exactly? http://grist.org/news/plant-new-trees-but-keep-the-old/ 10/23/2012 4:20:48 PM 776 Angus and Graeme McMahon manage the maintenance of large and mature trees. Learn about the struggles and strategies of working with trees that are over 328 feet (100 m), and the impact human interference may have on the future of these trees. After listening, successfully complete the quiz to earn 0.5 CEUs! http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/podcastDetail.aspx?ID=7 10/19/2012 1:11:41 PM 775 Working in the forest is bound to create some interesting and maybe even spectacular stories. Tell Husqvarna your story and you'll have the chance of winning a Husqvarna 500 XP-series chainsaw. Just go to www.husqvarna.com, select your country and enter the contest in the professional forestry portal! Note: The contest is not run in all countries. http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=480703601974789&set=a.141378955907257.27790.110579335653886&type=1&relevant_count=1 10/18/2012 3:02:48 PM 774 Contribute to a project hoping to plant thousands of trees with the help of the Arbor Day Foundation and your clicks. http://www.takepart.com/actions/one-click-one-tree-click-below-and-help-us-plant-5000-trees 10/17/2012 3:12:02 PM 772 Leading urban designer and author Peter Calthorpe told the PBS NewsHour that nothing comes close to cooling effect of well-maintained street trees. http://blog.arborday.org/leading-urban-design-expert-says-tree-canopy-makes-all-the-difference-for-fighting-climate-change/ 10/16/2012 4:05:18 PM 771 Experts say the 1987 storm transformed thinking about managing English woodlands and ideas of natural beauty. http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2012/oct/15/great-storm-conservation 10/15/2012 4:47:03 PM 770 Join Detective Dendro as he puts on a different kind of detective hat to solve the disappearance of an arboreal artifact. What clues can history leave behind and what could it tell us about trees? Successfully complete the quiz to earn 0.5 CEUs! http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/podcastDetail.aspx?ID=4 10/15/2012 8:54:19 AM 769 ISA Member and Certified Arborist Rico Montenegro was involved in this wonderful project planting fruit trees in one of the U. S.'s poorest communities (among other worthy sites) due to his role as chief arborist with The Fruit Tree Planting Foundation and Edy's Communities Take Root contest. http://www.forbes.com/sites/bethhoffman/2012/10/11/building-self-sufficiency-one-tree-at-a-time/ 10/11/2012 4:14:08 PM 767 Each October, National NeighborWoods Month (Alliance for Community Trees) shines a spotlight on urban and community forestry in cities and towns across the U.S. Please register your October tree events at www.neighborwoodsmonth.org, and feel free to contact neighborwoods@actrees.org for more info. http://neighborwoodsmonth.org/ 10/10/2012 4:52:57 PM 766 Here's something you don't see everyday—blue trees! Calling attention to the dangers of deforestation is certainly important, but we wonder how the trees feel about their paint job? What do you think? http://www.sacbee.com/2012/10/09/4894933/theyre-painting-the-trees-blue.html 10/9/2012 2:55:34 PM 765 Last week, "Mr. Bill" Vander Weit taught Kindergarteners about trees. A few days later, they put their new knowledge into action when they planted a red maple on their school's grounds. http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/c67.0.403.403/p403x403/430456_371621896249245_2105392847_n.jpg 10/8/2012 12:00:01 PM 764 Once thought to be extinct, the Dawn Redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides) is, in fact, alive and thriving! The longest avenue of the species in the world was recently discovered at the site of newly planned city Pizhou in the Jiangsu Prov ince of China by the Weddle Landscape Design. Weddle, of Sheffield, UK, is the team in charge of the Greenspace Masterplan for the community. At 47 km, their redwoods are certainly a sight to behold! http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/c84.0.403.403/p403x403/577208_370269286384506_1862194413_n.jpg 10/4/2012 4:25:58 PM 763 ISA Headquarters Staff is proud to share this picture of one of our hometown arborists, Bill Vander Weit, also known as "Mr. Bill" to the Kindergarten classes he shared a "Tree Talk" with this morning. The kids will be planting trees this week at their school after some great hands-on learning from Mr. Bill! http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=369545266456908&set=a.216187318459371.52070.117572634987507&type=1&ref=nf 10/2/2012 4:50:47 PM 762 New studies in three American cities suggest that trees can help prevent crime and make an otherwise unsafe neighborhood safer. http://environment.yale.edu/envy/stories/trees-shed-bad-wrap-as-accessories-to-crime#.UGoAEnZMn7c.facebook 10/1/2012 3:49:43 PM 761 Nelson Money discusses with our host Mark Hartley about how utility lines are posing greater fire risks because of increasing populations and urban development. Listen to this episode to learn how to incorporate some of the discussed management methods and safety practices to help minimize these dangers. http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/podcastDetail.aspx?ID=8 9/28/2012 3:03:01 PM 760 Explore the many facets of friction devices and the different characteristics they offer during lowering operations. Learn the mechanical advantages of the operations of different friction devices and discover how each piece can make the rigging process a little easier than just wrapping a rope around a tree. http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/podcastDetail.aspx?ID=5 9/28/2012 2:54:13 PM 759 An international expert on livable cities told a St. Louis audience that more trees should top the list of ways to make the city even more vibrant and enjoyable to reside, visit and do business. What are your thoughts? http://blog.arborday.org/expert-on-livable-cities-tells-st-louis-trees-should-top-the-list/ 9/27/2012 5:04:58 PM 758 Where do trees come from? The air, of course! Don't believe us? Check out this article and accompanying videos. They might change your mind! http://www.npr.org/blogs/krulwich/2012/09/25/161753383/trees-come-from-out-of-the-air-says-nobel-laureate-richard-feynman-really 9/25/2012 4:48:55 PM 755 Congratulations to Arborwear on the grand opening of their new store! http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/c0.0.403.403/p403x403/534179_10151159375987557_1141086691_n.jpg 9/24/2012 4:39:48 PM 754 Jeremy Barrell talks about legal implications for duty holders when a tree fails and causes harm. Learn about how the court could look at tree failures and how negligence and liability could be assigned. After listening, complete and pass the quiz to earn 0.5 CEUs! http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/podcastDetail.aspx?ID=7 9/21/2012 9:31:11 AM 753 Dendro dives into assessing and documenting a lightning-damage claim. Did this natural force completely devastate these trees? Will a removal be needed? Will the insurance company pay the costs associated? Find out on this episode of Detective Dendro®! http://www.facebook.com/InternationalSocietyofArboriculture?ref=ts 9/20/2012 11:26:06 AM 751 The ISA Family deeply feels the loss of a Past President whose dedication to the practice of arboriculture led us to name an Award of Distinction (The R. W. Harris Author's Citation) in his honor. We offer our sincerest condolences to his family and friends. http://bit.ly/Rv5YXX 9/19/2012 4:46:19 PM 750 Looks like the space shuttle's arrival will mean FOUR times as many trees in Los Angeles in the future. Kudos to the neighborhood groups who spoke up for their trees! Hopefully, this compromise will make their home better in the long run. http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2012/09/endeavour-deal-reached-to-plant-four-times-as-many-trees.html 9/17/2012 4:54:03 PM 749 Here's a pic from the NASA and Morton Arboretum research collaboration we told you about yesterday! http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/c0.0.343.343/p403x403/260116_10151254596670774_749013700_n.jpg 9/13/2012 4:54:04 PM 747 NASA teams up with The Morton Arboretum to make a giant leap in research of tree failure. http://phys.org/news/2012-09-nasa-shuttle-technology-tree-strength.html 9/12/2012 4:50:40 PM 746 As we remember the tragic events of eleven years ago today, the story of this "survivor tree" reminds us that there is always hope! http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151136529591740&set=a.189919806739.127298.8057376739&type=1&theater 9/11/2012 11:59:00 AM 745 Is there such a thing as "the kind of tree that only an arborist could love"? And, if there is, does that mean they should be taken down at will? http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2019112255_olerud10m.html 9/10/2012 4:46:40 PM 744 What do you think about the controversy over trees being removed to make way for the space shuttle's journey to its final resting place? Is this a worthy sacrifice, or a case of careless planning? http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/headlines/2012/09/los-angeles-wants-space-shuttle-endeavour-but-must-400-trees-be-cut/ 9/6/2012 2:57:41 PM 743 Have you liked the TreesAreGood.org page yet? Over 700 of your fellow tree lovers already have. Pass on the message of TreesAreGood to your friends and followers today! http://www.facebook.com/pages/TreesAreGoodorg/117572634987507 9/5/2012 4:38:54 PM 742 Preserve and plant trees today for a greener tomorrow! http://www.npr.org/2012/09/04/160393303/as-temps-rise-cities-combat-heat-island-effect 9/4/2012 2:56:51 PM 741 Join Justin Morgenroth and our host Mark Hartley to learn how porous pavements can improve tree growth and overall soil environment in urban soils. Find out some of the key differences between impervious and porous pavements and how it can affect trees that grow adjacent to these structures. http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/podcastDetail.aspx?ID=8 9/4/2012 8:49:30 AM 739 The United Kingdom's Tree Registry has found the tallest specimen of the nation's national tree. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-wiltshire-19402113 8/29/2012 4:58:07 PM 736 Kudos to the Arbor Day Foundation for leading the way in restoring one of Texas' most beautiful forests! http://www.sacbee.com/2012/08/28/4764703/campaign-starts-to-replace-4-million.html 8/28/2012 3:55:15 PM 735 Just how do trees die? It seems like a simple question, but the answer still eludes scientists. http://www.npr.org/2012/08/26/159373972/torture-lab-kills-trees-to-learn-how-to-save-them 8/27/2012 3:55:47 PM 734 Part two of this episode covers adjustable loop slings and the new opportunities splices have brought to the arboriculture field. You can also find out how friction plays a part with rope tools on this episode of Climbing and Rigging. http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/podcastDetail.aspx?ID=5 8/24/2012 10:08:09 AM 732 Citilog takes unwanted trees from the so-called urban forest — parks, yards, streets and wherever else a tree might grow in a city — and turns them into furniture, flooring and other materials. http://www.nj.com/business/index.ssf/2012/08/got_trees_newark_sawmill_seeks.html 8/21/2012 5:04:48 PM 730 Find out who this year's True Professionals of Arboriculture are and who received ISA Awards of Distinction. Read the press releases to learn more. http://www.isa-arbor.com/newsroom/pressReleases/index.aspx 11/7/2012 10:10:34 AM 728 People are off to Portland, Oregon for the 2012 ISA Annual Conference! We hope to see you there. And if you're going, check out the list and map of Portland's heritage trees. . http://www.portlandonline.com/parks/index.cfm?c=40280 8/9/2012 3:49:14 PM 726 An article from the Atlantic Cities about the tension between trees and power lines. http://www.theatlanticcities.com/technology/2012/08/trees-vs-power-lines-will-we-have-choose/2853/ 8/9/2012 3:29:25 PM 725 The ISA Online Learning Center may be unavailable on August 9th, 2012 during the times of 9 pm – 2 am EDT (UTC - 4 hours) for updates. If the site is unavailable, please try to access the site again after these hours. Thank you for your patience. http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/onlineEducationCenter.aspx 8/10/2012 8:14:09 AM 722 This article in National Geographic's News Watch blog not only outlines the many diverse benefits of trees clearly, but it includes a great infographic explaining them from SavATree, too. Check it out! http://newswatch.nationalgeographic.com/2012/08/01/the-benefits-of-trees/ 8/2/2012 3:48:36 PM 721 An article highlighting the 2012 STIHL Tour de Trees, which ISA's own executive director, Jim Skiera, will be riding in again this year! http://www.oregonlive.com/forest-grove/index.ssf/2012/08/tour_des_trees_cyclists_set_to.html 8/1/2012 5:10:06 PM 720 A great article with links to lots of other resources explaining why our cities need more mature urban trees! http://www.theatlanticcities.com/neighborhoods/2012/07/case-more-urban-trees/2768/ 7/31/2012 4:06:12 PM 719 Certification has changed its website structure to accommodate the future arrival of our first ISA Qualification. Both certification and qualification information will now live under the "Professional Credentials" heading on the ISA website. http://www.isa-arbor.com/certification/index.aspx 1/11/2013 9:54:00 AM 718 ISA Member and Certified Arborist Dale Poteet of Tennessee submitted an original poem to us, and we enjoyed it so much that we shared it on facebook. Click the link above to read it yourself. http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=347714365306665&id=117572634987507 7/30/2012 4:11:08 PM 717 Learn about the Urban Forest Map at urbanforestmap.org while listening to Kelaine Vargas’ interview with our host Mark Hartley. In this episode, they discuss the mission of the program improving the ability to inventory trees in the city of San Francisco, California and how the system provides a one-stop repository of tree data for agencies and entities involved in tree management. http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/podcastDetail.aspx?ID=8 7/27/2012 11:52:48 AM 716 Identify some of the ways an arborist rope may be used during climbing and rigging, and learn the appropriate techniques on how to handle the rope for different functions by watching part one of this episode. http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/podcastDetail.aspx?ID=5 7/27/2012 9:23:08 AM 715 Since many processes in forest ecology take a long time, scientists studying changes in plant communities often turn to the use of chronosequences, or sets of sites that share similar attributes but are of different ages. http://green.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/07/23/snapshots-in-time-the-dynamics-of-trees/ 7/26/2012 3:34:14 PM 714 Yesterday, we told you about Chicagoans working together to save trees in parks. The same fight is going on in Missouri, where young trees planted to replace those destroyed by a tornado last year are also suffering. http://www.joplinglobe.com/local/x1841409936/Bucket-brigade-sets-out-to-save-young-trees 7/25/2012 3:07:55 PM 711 Volunteers across the city of Chicago are working together to try to save the young trees in their parks. http://www.treehugger.com/lawn-garden/chicago-crowdsourcing-watering-10000-trees-during-drought.html 7/24/2012 4:31:55 PM 710 Dr. Nalini M. Nadkarni was the keynote speaker at the 2010 ISA Conference in Chicago. Now working at the University of Utah, Nadkarni continues to help the public relate to trees on a higher level. http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/lifestyle/54505527-80/trees-nadkarni-utah-cathedral.html.csp 7/23/2012 4:07:25 PM 709 REMINDER: Monday, July 23, is the LAST day to pre-register for the 2012 ISA Conference! Register now or you must pay on-site in Portland, Oregon. http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/conference/registrationAndHousing.aspx 7/20/2012 4:50:28 PM 707 David Cashman divulges the depths of London’s soil by discussing the subterranean development and how it is related to city property and growth. Learn how engineers, designers, and arborists can work together to preserve trees in heavily disturbed construction sites. Successfully complete the quiz to earn 0.5 CEUs! http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/podcastDetail.aspx?ID=7 7/20/2012 2:31:26 PM 705 Trees are good, for everyone. Sadly, not everyone can afford to enjoy the benefits of trees. Google Maps places the measuring stick of income inequality within reach. http://mashable.com/2012/07/18/google-maps-income-inequality/ 7/19/2012 10:00:30 AM 704 ISA’s email system is currently down due to technical difficulties. We hope to have the system operational as soon as possible. Email you send to ISA may not be received. We appreciate your patience while the system is repaired. http://www.isa-arbor.com 7/19/2012 8:10:26 AM 702 With proper planning, we can lessen the threat of the trees that beautify our homes becoming the hazards that knockout our power. http://www.usatoday.com/news/opinion/forum/story/2012-07-16/power-outages-trees-heat/56257532/1 7/17/2012 4:10:25 PM 701 Even with fervent fertilization, declining honeylocusts (Gleditsia triacanthos) may put a damper on the aesthetics of a daughter’s wedding. Will Dendro be able to sooth a frightened mother’s plea? Successfully complete the quiz to earn 0.5 CEUs! http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/podcastDetail.aspx?ID=4 7/13/2012 9:24:16 AM 700 Los Angeles' TreePeople have impressed us with their dedication to caring for trees before, and their newest program is an exciting innovation. What do you think about the idea of training a league of "Citizen Arborists" to care for our urban forests? http://www.dailynews.com/news/ci_21039828 7/11/2012 3:47:15 PM 698 The last day to pre-register for the 2012 ISA Annual Conference is Monday, July 23. Don't wait, register today! http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/conference/registrationAndHousing.aspx 7/10/2012 3:14:42 PM 697 An international team has published a reconstruction of the climate in northern Europe over the last 2,000 years based on the information provided by tree-rings. http://www.alphagalileo.org/ViewItem.aspx?ItemId=122256&CultureCode=en 7/9/2012 4:14:27 PM 695 Have you noticed that the ISA Web Store has gotten some updates? Click on "Shop ISA" on our homepage today to see what's new! http://www.isa-arbor.com/store/category.aspx 7/3/2012 10:52:58 AM 693 Do you or somebody you know, work in trees that are in close proximity to utility lines? In this episode of ArborViews, our host Mark Hartley has a candid interview with Kevin Eckert, who works as a vegetation management consultant for electric companies, government agencies in the U.S. and throughout the Pacific Rim and Asia. In this interview, Kevin discusses how to prevent harm associated with accidental contact with energized electrical equipment. http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/podcastDetail.aspx?ID=8 6/29/2012 8:49:49 AM 692 The ISA Trade Show goes hand in hand with the ISA Annual Conference each year. Over 100 booths will be on display August 12-14 at the Oregon Convention Center to give you an opportunity to network and research the latest in arboriculture. Learn more and see the map of exhibitors at our website! http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/conference/tradeShow.aspx 6/25/2012 11:20:20 AM 688 Learn more about connecting links by watching part two of this Climbing and Rigging segment. This episode covers the difference between steel and aluminum and why the size of ropes and connecting links matter. http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/podcastDetail.aspx?ID=5 6/25/2012 8:21:11 AM 687 More than 50 members of the Belgian Arborist Association have arrived at the European Tree Climbing Championship in Germany to volunteer with set-up and judging and to showcase the skill of their climbing community. Pictured here are some of the Belgian board members, officers, and volunteers who met with Samantha Koon, ISA Marketing and Membership Director, to talk about how ISA can better serve their members. http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/c67.0.403.403/p403x403/547343_10150972490472557_1243760997_n.jpg 6/21/2012 3:16:12 PM 686 Help for Trees + Inmates + Foresters + Low-Income Families = One Fabulous Project! http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2012/jun/18/tree-thinning-project-good-for-inmates-forest/ 6/19/2012 3:09:31 PM 683 Thanks to everyone who has already taken the ISA Needs Assessment Survey. We really appreciate your input! This is the LAST reminder because today is the LAST day to complete the questionnaire and enter to win one of two $250 ISA Store shopping sprees or the grand prize iPad! http://s-8675cf-i.sgizmo.com/s3/i-100015180-283171/?sguid=100015180 6/18/2012 2:05:35 PM 682 Francesco Ferrini presents the results of a long-term project that investigates the impacts of mulch, compost, and fertilization on physical, chemical, and biological soil properties and resulting tree growth. Find out the most effective soil amendments and their potential to improve tree health and longevity. http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/podcastDetail.aspx?ID=7 6/15/2012 1:24:54 PM 680 "Why Trees?" So many reasons! This innovative and educational video, put together by ISA Member and Certified Arborist Jack Rowe and his colleagues at the Alabama Cooperative Extension Service, answers the question very well. Watch it, and you just might learn a few new reasons why TreesAreGood! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74063UKSmXw 6/13/2012 11:41:36 AM 678 At ISA, we take tree care seriously! Even the non-arborists on headquarters staff get their hands dirty once in a while. Here's Cindy Harris, ISA Human Resources Manager, learning more about arborist training with Bob Smith of Arboriculture Canada Training & Education Ltd. at a 'train the trainer' event. http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/527740_10150953174502557_1884967516_n.jpg 6/12/2012 4:25:15 PM 677 ISA is conducting an important study to ensure that we are meeting the needs of professional arborists. We’re inviting you to take 15 minutes to share your thoughts with us. As a thank-you for your time, you can enter into a drawing for one of three prizes. Two participants will choose $250 worth of ISA educational products and apparel, and one grand prize winner will receive an Apple iPad! http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/932117/08b066145d7e 6/19/2012 9:17:10 AM 676 Can a simple meat skewer help in the diagnosis of this afflicted hickory tree (Carya spp.)? Or will this tree succumb to a spurious villain? Find out what this insidious incident could indicate on this episode of Detective Dendro! Successfully complete the quiz to earn 0.5 CEUs. http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/podcastDetail.aspx?ID=4 6/8/2012 9:08:39 AM 675 The PioSeki online initiative let anyone order up to two free maple, beech, oak or spruce seedlings — 1 to keep and 1 to give a friend. http://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/wilderness-resources/stories/trees-grow-in-poland-through-free-send-a-seedling-drive 6/7/2012 11:35:29 AM 674 Did you notice we've added another brand new course to the ISA Online Learning Center? Look for "Bark Beetles" in our course library and learn how to diagnose, prevent, and respond to bark beetles with the industry's best management techniques. This new course covers bark beetle biology, tree vulnerability, diagnosis, and management, and is worth 2 CEUs. http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/onlineEducationCenter.aspx 6/6/2012 3:42:11 PM 672 Japanese scientists find cedar trees that reveal the Earth was hit by a mysterious blast of cosmic rays in the late eight century. http://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/space/stories/in-tree-rings-japanese-scientists-find-8th-century-mystery 6/4/2012 4:43:15 PM 670 Last chance! Today is the LAST day to register for the 2012 ISA Annual Conference in Portland, Oregon, for the early discount rate. Sign up today to save! http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/conference/registrationAndHousing.aspx 5/31/2012 11:20:44 AM 669 Looking for some extra fun at the 2012 ISA Conference in Portland, Oregon? SCA wants you to gather up a team and support the Tree Dynamics Fund in the 2012 Rakemaster Challenge! This year will be better than ever, so grab your silly hats and get ready to rake! http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/p480x480/600782_10150924163682557_97576797556_9763387_843975790_n.jpg 5/30/2012 4:17:55 PM 666 The appropriate spacing of trees may increase tree longevity and the growth of healthier and more luscious canopies. Listen to this interview with our guest, Mark Duntemann, to find out how the spacing of street trees can impact the size and health for some species. http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/podcastDetail.aspx?ID=8 5/25/2012 12:23:30 PM 665 Connecting links are designed to attach one piece of equipment to another, but not all connecting links are designed for dynamic loading. Find out the keys to using connecting links in your rigging and climbing systems. http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/podcastDetail.aspx?ID=5 5/25/2012 10:01:23 AM 664 Don't forget that the early registration rate is only in effect for the 2012 ISA Conference for one more week! Deadline for the discount is May 31. Register today! http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/conference/registrationAndHousing.aspx 5/24/2012 4:21:43 PM 661 Karen from ISA Staff shows off our brand new banner for trade shows and other events. What do you think? http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/p480x480/543046_10150906916402557_97576797556_9712121_311434500_n.jpg 5/23/2012 3:26:48 PM 659 The four Board of Directors positions open for election have been filled. Read more to learn about the newly elected board members. http://www.isa-arbor.com/newsroom/industryNews/index.aspx 8/28/2012 9:17:41 AM 658 The fourth special event we want you to know about on Wednesday, August 15, in Portland, Oregon, a/k/a "P.A. Day" at the 2012 ISA Annual Conference, is the AREA Luncheon. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet with AREA colleagues and discuss the current state of arboricultural research and education. Everyone is welcome, and students are especially encouraged to join! http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/conference/optionalActivities.aspx 5/22/2012 4:42:02 PM 657 Workers for the United States' largest outdoor advertising company have confessed to illegally poisoning trees that obscure billboards in Florida, reigniting a long simmering scandal in the industry. http://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffmcmahon/2012/04/26/billboard-company-in-tree-cutting-scandal/ 5/21/2012 4:40:27 PM 655 In this month’s episode, Laura Mendiburu talks about the riveting results revealed by a comprehensive tree inventory conducted in Madrid, Spain. Learn how the inventory helped guide the strategic planning for tree care and maintenance in this European city. After listening, complete and pass the quiz to earn 0.5 CEUs. http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/podcastDetail.aspx?ID=7 5/18/2012 9:15:18 AM 654 Never been to Portland, Oregon? Here is a unique sneak peek of the site of the 2012 ISA Annual Conference and International Tree Climbing Championships! https://vimeo.com/41011190 5/17/2012 4:32:17 PM 653 Are you going to the ISA Annual Conference in Portland, Oregon, this August? Don't forget to book your hotel room! Room blocks in the conference hotels are already filling up! http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/conference/registrationAndHousing.aspx 5/16/2012 5:01:07 PM 650 Be sure to register early for the Environmental Concerns in Rights-of-Way Management: 10th International Symposium held in Phoenix, Arizona, on September 30–October 3. http://www.regonline.com/Rights-of-WaySymposium10 8/28/2012 9:17:33 AM 647 With city agencies strapped for cash, the United States capital is asking caring citizens to take care of its trees. It’s easy to do, because every tree now comes equipped with its own QR code. Would you be willing to adopt a tree in your city? http://www.fastcoexist.com/1679728/dc-puts-its-trees-up-for-adoption 5/15/2012 9:43:08 AM 646 Records and lawsuits stemming from deaths and injuries reveal a strained, erratic upkeep system in New York City in which warning signs were missed and repairs were delayed to save money. We shouldn't be afraid of trees, but this is why it is so important to maintain ongoing care for mature trees as well as young ones! http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/14/nyregion/in-new-york-neglected-trees-prove-deadly.html?_r=1&hp 5/14/2012 9:52:03 AM 645 A dogwood (Cornus sp.) loses over half the circumference of its bark when a truck crashes into its base. A year later, Cornelia Cornice needs an appraisal for her insurance. Does the tree need to be replaced? What are those black spots? Find out what happens on this episode of Detective Dendro. Complete and pass the quiz to earn 0.5 CEUs! http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/podcastDetail.aspx?ID=4 5/11/2012 11:20:32 AM 644 This "linear arboretum" planted by middle school students in Oregon is designed to be a showcase for varieties of trees which are power line-friendly. What a great idea for picking out the right tree for the right place! http://kezi.com/news/local/246205 5/10/2012 1:30:26 PM 643 There's something for everyone on "P.A. Day" at the ISA Annual Conference! On Wednesday, August, 15, SCA Members are invited to join in on a tour of Collier Arbor Care, Inc., in Clackamas, Oregon, featuring their best practices in sustainability. Please note that the SCA business meeting will be also be held that day. http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/conference/optionalActivities.aspx 5/9/2012 4:57:49 PM 641 The 2012 ISA Conference is drawing nearer, but there's still time to save on your trip to Portland, Oregon! Remember to register before May 31 so you don't miss out on the early-bird discounted rate! http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/conference/registrationAndHousing.aspx 5/8/2012 3:59:01 PM 639 Falltech has issued a notice regarding a defect with the Quick-Connect or Bayonet Style Buckles used in some Full Body Harnessess made by FallTech. http://www.falltech.com/pdf/harness_inspection.pdf 8/27/2012 10:15:11 AM 637 ISA staff participated in their local 'Bike to Work Day' on May 1. These five cyclists represented over 10% of the ISA staff—quite an impressive number! Their travels were also the inaugural event promoted by the ISA Staff’s new Environmental Task Force (E-Team). The E-Team is going to be working towards creating a more sustainable office and reducing the environmental footprint of ISA's products and services. http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/s720x720/581541_10150790341417557_97576797556_9554167_2066300383_n.jpg 5/2/2012 3:01:42 PM 634 SMA Members, you, too, have your own special activities scheduled for "P.A. Day" on Wednesday, August, 15, at the ISA Conference in Portland! Your tour schedule includes stops downtown, the Ira Keller Fountain, the Hoyt Arboretum, Washington Park, and South Park Blocks. Learn more at the ISA website! http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/conference/optionalActivities.aspx 5/1/2012 4:45:29 PM 632 ISA Members, don't forget that today is the last day for you to participate in the 2012 General Elections. There are three seats on the ISA Board of Directors to be filled with this election, so vote today! https://secure.isa-arbor.com/EBallot/EBallotLogIn.aspx 4/30/2012 10:30:21 AM 631 Tomorrow's National Arbor Day in the United States. How are you celebrating? (Here, you see some young arboriculture enthusiasts on a Tree ID Walk sponsored last week by ISA Headquarters with our local park district tree foreman and ISA Certified Arborist, Craig Kempher.) http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/p480x480/480925_300395246705244_117572634987507_681689_671791017_n.jpg 4/26/2012 3:57:59 PM 630 This episode on rigging blocks and pulleys will help you understand the difference between the tensile strength and the working load limit. It also demonstrates how connecting links are commonly used to optimize the performance of each device. http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/podcastDetail.aspx?ID=5 4/26/2012 2:26:57 PM 629 Dr. Kim Coder and host Mark Hartley talk about tree physiology and how a more holistic manipulation of the trees’ soil environment and canopy can improve tree growth. Tune-in to this episode and learn how up to 80% of the variation in tree growth can be water-related and how to know if your actions are helping or harming a tree. http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/podcastDetail.aspx?ID=5 4/26/2012 2:26:21 PM 628 We're excited about "P.A. Day" at the 2012 ISA Conference in Portland, Oregon. On Wednesday, August 15, each of ISA's four Professional Affiliates will be hosting opportunities for their members to network together. For example, the Utility Arborist Association will be holding a luncheon between 11:00 and 12:30 that day at the Oregon Convention Center in conjunction with their educational session track so that UAA colleagues can reunite. (Register in advance to save on the cost of admission!) http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/conference/optionalActivities.aspx 4/25/2012 4:26:07 PM 623 Tree care work can be dangerous, if we allow it to be. After the death of a tree care groundworker in Southern California, the state Department of Public Health’s Occupational Health Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (FACE) team stepped up to promote safety in the workplace. Learn more here through their video-storytelling of the accidents. http://youtu.be/7NKZM9IISEk 4/24/2012 5:11:09 PM 622 How does the porous pavement affect tree growth? Find out on this podcast as Dr. Justin Morgenroth shares the results of his experiment where he measured the impact porous and impervious pavements had on root abundance, soil moisture, aeration, pH, and nutrient availability around trees. Aterwards, complete and pass the quiz to earn 0.5 CEUs! http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/podcastDetail.aspx?ID=7 4/20/2012 9:36:28 AM 621 This article from The New York Times talks about why trees matter. And, they do! We need to pay attention to them and give them the care they need. http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/12/opinion/why-trees-matter.html 4/19/2012 4:41:48 PM 620 YOU suggested the slogans, YOU voted for the winner, and now, the 2012 TreesAreGood™ Limited Edition T-Shirts are finally here! Congratulations to Angela Powell-Craney of North Carolina for the winning slogan, "Certified Tree Hugger," and Hillary Z. G. Lauren of Illinois for the winning design. We at ISA HQ can't wait to get our hands these. Order yours today on the ISA Web Store or by calling us at ISA HQ before this limited edition batch is gone! http://secure.isa-arbor.com/webstore/Certified-Tree-Hugger-T-shirt-P520C33.aspx 4/17/2012 2:47:32 PM 618 Students planted trees on a Chicago streetscape as part of this past weekend's 2012 Midwest Urban Tree Care Forum. http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/p480x480/541173_10150738238617557_97576797556_9431224_1433936379_n.jpg 4/16/2012 10:34:30 AM 616 Hey tree lovers, the U.S. Forest Service is challenging you to get outdoors and take photos of your urban or community forest. They told us they'd love to get both action shots and artistic pictures of trees. Submit your best photo, and you could win $200 in outdoor gear from the National Forest Foundation! http://urbanforest.challenge.gov/ 4/11/2012 3:37:24 PM 615 A closer look at trees shows they're priceless. http://www.theatlanticcities.com/jobs-and-economy/2012/04/high-cost-losing-urban-trees/1716/ 4/10/2012 3:49:12 PM 614 Hey, ISA fans! We at ISA HQ are wondering, what word comes to mind when you think of ISA? Are there one or two words that can really sum up for you the essence of what ISA is all about? Let us know what being a part of ISA means to you! http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10150722080802557&id=97576797556 4/9/2012 4:46:53 PM 613 In celebration of Arbor Day this month, ISA member and children's book author, Margaret Spencer, is donating a percent of profits from April sales of "My City Tree Cares for Me" to the Arbor Day Foundation. Check out this delightful book that educates little ones about the benefits of our urban trees today! http://www.facebook.com/MyCityTree 4/3/2012 4:30:22 PM 611 Elections will be open April 1-30, 2012. The Nominating and Elections committee have qualified six candidates as potential leaders of your Society. Three seats on the ISA Board will be filled in this election. Click on the above link to access the ballot (ISA login and password required.) https://secure.isa-arbor.com/EBallot/2012ISAGeneralElection.aspx 5/2/2012 11:24:35 AM 610 How can arborists reduce risk during removal operations? Find out as Dwayne Neustaeter talks with host, Mark Hartley about the key-notch technique for tree removal. Learn how applying this technique can make your work safer and more efficient. http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/podcastDetail.aspx?ID=8 3/30/2012 9:41:55 AM 609 There's so much to experience in Portland, Oregon! Here are just a few of the optional activities available to you if you travel there this August with the ISA Annual Conference! http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/conference/optionalActivities.aspx 3/29/2012 4:01:36 PM 605 This week is your last chance to earn points for the ISA Professional Connections Program. All referrals must be turned in by Friday, March 30, to qualify for prizes! Visit www.isa-arbor.com/connect to learn more. http://www.isa-arbor.com/connect 3/28/2012 4:29:10 PM 604 REMINDER: This weekend is your last chance to nominate for 2012 True Professional of Arboriculture and Awards of Distinction! Get your submissions in by March 30! http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/awardsPrograms/index.aspx 3/27/2012 3:59:39 PM 603 Have you booked your hotel reservations for the 2012 ISA Annual Conference in Portland yet? You can do so online today! http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/conference/registrationAndHousing.aspx 3/26/2012 3:45:35 PM 601 Got a chance to visit with a few of our friends from Davey today at the PLANET Student Career Days in Manhattan, Kansas. Thanks to Davey for their great support of the profession and for being such all-around good people! http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s320x320/398858_10150685557492557_97576797556_9246942_1424929755_n.jpg 3/23/2012 4:49:17 PM 600 As technology changes, more options for equipment is available to arborists. How do you know which rigging block or pulley to use and what are the differences between the constructions of aluminum and steel? Find out on this episode of Climbing and Rigging. http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/podcastDetail.aspx?ID=5 3/23/2012 2:10:41 PM 599 Only one more week to submit your nominations for the 2012 ISA Awards. Awards of Distinction and True Professionals of Arboriculture submissions are both due March 30! http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/awardsPrograms/index.aspx 4/2/2012 9:16:17 AM 598 Thanks to Bill Conn for his help in the ISA Bookstore at the ISA Southern Chapter annual conference—what a rock star! And thanks to the Southern Chapter for the southern hospitality. See you guys next year in Memphis! http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/s320x320/539699_10150680533182557_97576797556_9232505_1073064108_n.jpg 3/21/2012 8:54:16 AM 595 Did you know that the Centre for Urban Greenery & Ecology (CUGE) puts out a bi-annual publication filled with great articles in each issue written by well‐known experts and professionals from greenery-related disciplines like arboriculture, architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning, and urban ecology? Check it out today to learn more about realizing the dream of green cities! http://www.cuge.com.sg/research/CITYGREEN 3/20/2012 2:17:44 PM 594 Now that 2012 is here, have any of our friends in the UK helped to plant a tree celebrating the Queen's Jubilee? http://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/en/jubilee-woods/about/Pages/Jubilee-woods.aspx 3/19/2012 4:18:35 PM 593 Do you know how long it takes on average to train a young tree? What about how much it costs? Learn from Dr. Gregory Moore and Cameron Ryder on how formative pruning can be an effective strategy to reduce long-term tree maintenance costs. You can also take the quiz to earn 0.5 CEUs! http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/PodcastDetail.aspx?ID=7 3/16/2012 10:44:54 AM 592 ISA Members, is there someone you've been meaning to recommend ISA membership to? If they sign up before March 31, you'll earn points in the ISA Professional Connections Program (And, remember, if it's a student, they may be eligible for the ISA Student Fellowship!) http://www.isa-arbor.com/connect 3/15/2012 4:04:11 PM 591 Have you chosen your nominees for ISA's 2012 Awards yet? Submissions for both Awards of Distinction and True Professionals of Arboriculture are due March 30! http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/awardsPrograms/index.aspx 4/2/2012 9:16:51 AM 589 Scientists begin their search for tree rings that might explain the history of droughts in Guatemala. http://scientistatwork.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/03/13/reading-between-the-tree-rings/ 3/13/2012 4:07:44 PM 588 More pictures of the Washington, D.C., cheery trees from Japan. (Look for ISA Certified Arborists, Cory Cain and Mark Rose!) http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dcs-cherry-tree-survivors/2012/03/11/gIQAdWxv5R_gallery.html 3/12/2012 4:22:00 PM 587 This beautiful arboricultural token of international friendship is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. (Look for quotes from ISA Certified Arborists, Gilbert Shupe and Chris Roddick!) http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/washingtons-century-old-cherry-trees-wizened-but-still-able-to-bust-a-bloom/2012/03/07/gIQAqMsA6R_story.html 3/12/2012 4:21:02 PM 586 Codit accepts a case with a dearth of details. Can a dog sniff out the solution of this mystery? Find out on this episode of Detective Dendro®. http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/PodcastDetail.aspx?ID=4 3/9/2012 3:51:08 PM 585 Students, pencils ready? Write this in your agenda: APPLY FOR 2012 ISA STUDENT FELLOWSHIP! Will look good on resume. Get paid to learn. Trip to Portland, Oregon, — one of world's greenest cities — included! http://www.isa-arbor.com/students/awardsAndScholarships/index.aspx 3/8/2012 4:04:48 PM 584 Deadline for submissions for the 2012 ISA Awards of Distinction and True Professionals of Arboriculture is March 30. Don't forget to submit your nomination for a worthy candidate! http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/awardsPrograms/index.aspx 3/7/2012 11:33:53 AM 582 Are you preparing to take the ISA Certified Arborist® exam or another ISA credential exam? Now, the same award-winning, interactive training series that was previously only available through CD-ROM is also available in your Online Learning Center. Save more than US$200.00 when you purchase the courses through this package deal! http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/onlineEducationCenter.aspx 3/6/2012 11:29:47 AM 581 Can trees affect our health? Learn more about the benefits and services trees provide through a candid interview with Dr. Gregory Moore as he talks about some of the quantitative benefits of trees and provides some powerful and refreshing observations and data. http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/PodcastDetail.aspx?ID=8 3/5/2012 4:29:29 PM 579 Have you seen the new film version of Dr. Seuss' "The Lorax" yet? It was the #1 movie in the U.S. this weekend! Let's hope that it got some of those moviegoers thinking about their own trees! http://youtu.be/JU7M9J-BV8c 3/5/2012 4:29:34 PM 578 The conference will focus on “Urban Forests – Ecosystem Services and Sustainable Maintenance”, a topic that will highlight the crucial role played by urban forests in delivering essential ecosystem services for people in urban landscapes, especially in relation to the problem of how to maintain new large-scale urban forests and urban green spaces with declining public sector budgets. This is a problem that is more and more abundant in cities with industries and societies in transformation. Are you planning to attend? http://www.ufz.de/efuf2012/index.php?en=30130 3/2/2012 4:37:03 PM 577 March has roared in like a lion, and it is a big month for ISA deadlines! You've got one more month to: 1) Take advantage of early bird annual conference registration rates; 2) Earn points in the new ISA Professional Connections Program; 3) Apply for the 2012 ISA Student Fellowship; and 4) Nominate candidates for the 2012 ISA Awards of Distinction and True Professionals of Arboriculture! Get more involved with ISA through one or all of these great opportunities this month before it's too late! http://www.isa-arbor.com/home.aspx 3/1/2012 4:05:34 PM 576 More picture books are now set in built environments, such as houses and schools. Could this have something to do with the decreasing urban canopy discussed in the article we posted yesterday? http://yourlife.usatoday.com/parenting-family/story/2012-02-27/Study-New-childrens-books-lack-reference-to-nature-animals/53275082/1 2/29/2012 4:53:02 PM 575 To quote U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell, "It's not too late to restore our urban forests -- the time is now to turn this around." What trees would be best to plant in your own neighborhood? http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/02/120223104023.htm?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter 2/28/2012 11:33:53 AM 574 You may be out among the trees every day, but are your children or grandchildren? This interactive website from the USDA Forest Service is full of wonderful resources to help you encourage your family--or your clients' families--to find ways to go outside and explore nature today! http://www.discovertheforest.org/ 2/27/2012 11:56:30 AM 573 Students, time is running out to make this a summer you'll never forget! Check today to see if you're eligible for ISA's Undergraduate Arboriculture Fellowship, which could make you a part of ISA Headquarters and the 2012 ISA Annual Conference! http://www.isa-arbor.com/students/awardsAndScholarships/index.aspx 2/23/2012 4:19:20 PM 572 Don't forget to submit your nominations for 2012 ISA Awards! The Awards of Distinction honor recipients for their contributions to the advancement of the arboriculture industry and the True Professionals of Arboriculture are individuals recognized as role models by their peers who positively represent the profession to the public. Learn more and fill out a nomination form today! http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/awardsPrograms/index.aspx 2/22/2012 4:20:23 PM 570 Representatives from Charlotte, Michigan, are awarded a Gold Leaf Award at Arborcon 2012 put on by the Arboriculture Society of Michigan. The City of Charlotte won the award for their outstanding 2011 Arbor Day celebrations, which included writing and performing Arbor Day-themed songs. http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s320x320/404428_10150621063357557_97576797556_9027927_1210295115_n.jpg 2/21/2012 3:53:43 PM 569 Adam Yeazel, ISA Partner Relations Manager, poses with Ashley Seaton, Vermeer Marketing Specialist, during a tour of their facilities in Pella, Iowa. Thanks very much to Vermeer and their staff for their continued support of ISA and the arboriculture industry. http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/s320x320/396347_251155691632703_100002148237319_554244_1861802453_n.jpg 2/20/2012 2:45:04 PM 568 Want to catch-up on the most recent literature on tree risk assessment? Listen to this podcast to hear Nelda Matheny talk about her analysis of over 700 research papers focused on biomechanics, wind in trees, soils, wood decay, and other topics related to tree risk assessment. Earn 0.5 CEUs when you successfully complete the quiz! http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/PodcastDetail.aspx?ID=7 2/17/2012 2:35:58 PM 566 This is the kind of tree-planting program we love to see—one that doesn't just plant trees but also gets tree owners involved with long-term care and maintenance. That's the only way to help these trees reach their full potential and maximum output of benefits! http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/greenliving/139295108.html 2/15/2012 3:42:41 PM 561 Our ISA Certified Arborist certification celebrates its 20th Anniversary this month. The first ISA Certified Arborist exam was given in February 1992, planting its roots for our 26,000 credential holders today. The credential has matured a lot over the years, bringing many new opportunities to our profession. Join us in celebrating as we see what the next 20 years will bring! http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s320x320/404237_10150603738167557_97576797556_8980450_935470537_n.jpg 2/14/2012 4:36:44 PM 560 Boggled by the decline of her bonsai, Lily Thordarson panics as the needles of her father’s favorite tree start to brown. Will Dendro be able to remove the dreariness of this day by treating this bleak bonsai? http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/PodcastDetail.aspx?ID=4 2/10/2012 12:35:40 PM 559 The Society of Commercial Arboriculture Board of Directors are working hard on behalf of commercial arborists at a retreat in Orlando, Florida this week. http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/s320x320/426718_10150591784607557_97576797556_8946482_442472891_n.jpg 2/10/2012 8:22:33 AM 558 Whom do you know who deserves a little recognition? Nominations are currently open for both ISA's 2012 Awards of Distinctions and True Professionals of Arboriculture. Submit your worthy candidates by March 30! http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/awardsPrograms/index.aspx 2/9/2012 3:17:19 PM 557 Hey, students! Don't forget about the ISA Student Fellowship which offers one highly-qualified undergrad the opportunity to work at ISA Headquarters and travel to the ISA Annual Conference this August. And remember, ISA now has a facebook group exclusively for individuals new to arboriculture and their mentors. Join the "Student Society of Arboriculture-ISA" group today for more updates and networking opportunities just for you! http://www.isa-arbor.com/students/awardsAndScholarships/index.aspx 2/8/2012 3:13:33 PM 556 Show your dedication to the arboriculture community by supporting conference programming and events. Your contributions help ISA make conference and ITCC possible. http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/conference/sponsorship.aspx 8/14/2012 9:08:19 AM 555 We told you that Tu B'shevat was coming, and now it's here! Learn more about how this "New Year" for trees is celebrated. http://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/wilderness-resources/blogs/happy-tu-bishvat-the-new-year-for-trees 2/7/2012 4:50:02 PM 553 Chris Johnson and Chip Murrow from the Midwestern ISA Chapter model a few items from our new apparel line during their annual chapter conference. We think Chris looks particularly fetching in that shade of pink. http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s320x320/421333_10150572217867557_97576797556_8891562_79566373_n.jpg 2/2/2012 4:34:18 PM 552 We told you last month about the burning of "The Senator," previously the fifth oldest tree in the world. Take a look at six of his contemporaries who are still standing around the world. http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/archives/115470 2/1/2012 4:43:16 PM 551 We're still tallying the votes for the winning T-Shirt slogan, but it will be announced soon! In the mean time, did you know that Arbor Day was not the first holiday to celebrate the importance of trees? Tu B'shevat has been celebrated for thousands of years! http://www.sun-sentinel.com/florida-jewish-journal/news/palm-beach-county-news/fl-jjps-seder-0201-20120131,0,1354.story 1/31/2012 5:05:22 PM 550 Celebrate with us ArborViews’ two-year anniversary! We invited one of our favorite guests, Dr. Michael Raupp, who was the very first guest in the debut of our series in 2010. In this episode, Dr. Raupp talks, to our host Mark Hartley, about the invasion history of non-native insect pests and the impact on urban forests. Dr. Raupp (yes, ‘www.bugoftheweek’ guy!) talks about what we can do as arborists to prevent the possible catastrophic consequences of invasive pests. http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/PodcastDetail.aspx?ID=8 1/27/2012 10:55:57 AM 549 This weekend is your last chance to vote for your favorite slogan for the 2012 Arbor Day Limited Edition TreesAreGood™ T-Shirt! The winning submission will be announced on Monday! https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/VNCQL5G 1/27/2012 8:33:28 AM 548 Ever wonder what a tree sounds like? German artist Bartholomäus Traubeck has taken the annual growth rings of trees and translated them in hauntingly beautiful piano music. http://vimeo.com/traubeck/years 1/26/2012 5:10:50 PM 547 Did you know that The TREE Fund awards scholarships to students? ISA Student Members pursuing a career in commercial arboriculture are eligible to apply for the Robert Felix Memorial Scholarship until the submission deadline on April 1. http://www.treefund.org/scholarships/tree-fund-scholarships 1/25/2012 4:14:59 PM 544 Have you submitted your vote for the 2012 Arbor Day Limited Edition TreesAreGood™ T-Shirt slogan yet? If not, don't worry—you can still vote now and choose the message you want to send the world this Arbor Day! https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/VNCQL5G 1/23/2012 4:55:26 PM 543 Dr. Kim Coder, professor at the University of Georgia’s Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources in Athens, Georgia, United States, delves deep into the complex world of atoms, elements, and trees. He discusses the process for diagnosis of element deficiencies in trees, as well as the impact of different combinations of elements. Don’t miss this episode where you can learn more about the complex interactions of soil elements and trees! Afterwards, take the quiz to earn 0.75 CEUs! http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/PodcastDetail.aspx?ID=7 1/20/2012 2:50:42 PM 542 Vote on your favorite slogan and soon you could be wearing it if it's chosen for the 2012 Arbor Day Limited Edition TreesAreGood™ T-Shirt design! You gave us your best ideas, and now we're asking you to choose from the Top 5 finalists between now and January 30 to determine the message we'll send the world this year on Arbor Day. Remember, every shirt purchased will support research by The TREE Fund! Take a second to voice your opinion now! https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/V29DXBP 1/18/2012 3:23:12 PM 539 Don't forget that the ISA Professional Connections Program is still going on until March 31! ISA Members who refer an individual to join ISA, an ISA Chapter, or a professional affiliate of ISA, will earn points toward free ISA gear and experiences. You can also earn points for encouraging someone to begin the ISA Certification process. To learn more about the program, log-in to the Membership section of our website. http://www.isa-arbor.com/myAccount/myMembership/connect.aspx 1/17/2012 4:10:22 PM 538 Ruby Rubrum’s garden smells as vile as vomit. She suspects that people have been leaving the park, trespassing into her yard, and trashing her garden. Can Detective Dendro find the source of this sickening stench? Find out on this episode of Detective Dendro. Take and successfully pass the quiz to earn 0.5 CEUs! http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/PodcastDetail.aspx?ID=4 1/13/2012 2:28:53 PM 537 Registration is now open for the 2012 ISA Annual Conference in Portland, Oregon, in August. Early bird discounted rates are available from now until May 31. http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/conference/registrationAndHousing.aspx 5/4/2012 9:13:26 AM 536 Hey, professors and students (and anybody else who is new to the field of arboriculture), the ISA Students Facebook Group is now up and running! Join now to network with professionals at other schools and organizations. Updates on ISA Students events and other educational opportunities will be posted regularly. http://www.facebook.com/groups/137028593073051/ 1/10/2012 4:53:57 PM 533 March 30, 2012. Nominate someone today! http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/awardsPrograms/trueProfessionalAwards.aspx 4/2/2012 9:18:39 AM 532 The deadline for nominations is March 30, 2012. http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/awardsPrograms/internationalAwards.aspx 4/2/2012 9:18:52 AM 531 Just a reminder that if you want updates on ITCC and regional events, LIKE the ITCC Facebook page! http://www.facebook.com/pages/International-Tree-Climbing-Championship-ITCC/153659694693177 1/5/2012 2:25:37 PM 530 Already looking forward to hearing from invited speaker Roger Hoesterey at the 2012 ISA Conference! As Sr. VP & Division Director West for the Trust for Public Land, Hoesterey oversees conservation programs in much of the western U.S. Prior to joining TPL, he was responsible for park design, construction, and resource management for Bellevue, Wash.'s 1700-acre park system. Hoesterey has received numerous honors for his work, including awards from the National Recreations and Parks Association, National League of Cities, Washington Recreational Professional Association, ASLA, and the Planning Association of Washington. (Learn more about the 2012 Conference agenda at the link!) http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/conference/index.aspx 1/4/2012 4:36:59 PM 529 One more week to send in your ideas for the 2012 limited edition TreesAreGood™ T-Shirt. What message do you want to send the world about trees in 2012? (Deadline to submit your slogan is January 6. Leave your slogan idea in the comments on the ISA facebook page or e-mail sbolmer@isa-arbor.com, and your slogan could be worn worldwide!) http://secure.isa-arbor.com/webstore/2011-More-Trees-Please-T-shirt-P456C33.aspx 1/3/2012 4:39:59 PM 528 'Arbor Claus' is delivering trees to some very deserving volunteers on his 'nice' list! We can't think of a better gift, either! http://newsok.com/article/3635810 12/29/2011 3:39:33 PM 527 The Keynote Speaker for the 2012 ISA Annual Conference in Portland, Oregon, is Dr. Peter H. Raven, President Emeritus of the Missouri Botanical Garden and one of the world’s leading botanists and advocates of conservation and biodiversity. Dr. Raven has written numerous books and publications, including 'Biology of Plants,' a well known textbook in botany. He currently works as the Engelmann Professor of Botany at Washington University in St. Louis. To learn more about the educational programming scheduled for the 2012 ISA Conference, follow the link. http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/conference/educationalProgramming.aspx 12/28/2011 5:15:22 PM 526 ISA Members with renewal dates on December 31, there is still time to renew your membership before the end of the year! Renew online or mail in your renewal application today! http://www.isa-arbor.com/membership/renewMember/index.aspx 12/27/2011 4:38:51 PM 525 Happy Holidays to you from everyone at the ISA international headquarters in Champaign, Illinois, USA! http://www.isa-arbor.com/about/staff/staffDirectory.aspx 12/23/2011 2:09:24 PM 524 In this episode of ArborViews Mark Hartley interviews Matthew Palmer, a Vegetation Policy Manager for Energex. Energex is an electricity supply authority for South East Queensland. Listen to this interview and learn how trees affect safety and reliability of distribution of electrical power. http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/PodcastDetail.aspx?ID=8 12/23/2011 2:00:42 PM 523 Explore the different strategies and equipment used for rigging. This Climbing and Rigging episode is an overview of techniques, equipment, and cuts used in rigging. This video describes different knots that may be used along with each technique. http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/PodcastDetail.aspx?ID=5 12/23/2011 2:00:14 PM 522 We know that trees are good, but we are learning more about the benefits of trees all the time! Recently, scientists have found that babies whose mothers lived in homes near large trees were less likely to be born underweight, which can cause infant mortality and health problems. Positive associations were also found between urban trees and crime rates. Learn more in the link to the U.S. Forest Service Pacific Northwest Research Station's journal, "Science Findings." http://www.fs.fed.us/pnw/sciencef/scifi137.pdf 12/22/2011 2:57:33 PM 521 Are you a student? Do you know a student interested in arboriculture? ISA is offering an undergraduate fellowship to work at our international headquarters in Champaign, Illinois, next summer. Deadline to apply is March 15, 2012. Follow the link to learn more! http://www.isa-arbor.com/students/awardsAndScholarships/index.aspx 12/21/2011 3:43:04 PM 514 A brand new course is now live in the ISA Online Learning Center! 'Training Young Trees' teaches you that training young trees is one of the first steps in promoting structurally sound urban trees. Learn the five general steps used when pruning to form the scaffolding structure of young trees. Earn 2 CEUs when you successfully complete this course! http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/onlineEducationCenter.aspx 12/20/2011 4:29:01 PM 512 Kelaine Vargas, studied ecology and landscape architecture and has pursued research in these fields as a Fulbright Scholar in Berlin and with the U.S. Forest Service. In this talk, she discusses the history of the Urban Forest Map Project as well as some of its applications and the partnerships that they have developed. Listen to this episode to learn about this exciting collaboration of government, non-profit organizations, and private companies to map trees in San Francisco. This presentation was given at the ISA 2011 Annual Conference in Australia. Successfully pass the quiz to earn .5 CEUs! http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/PodcastDetail.aspx?ID=7 12/16/2011 4:39:07 PM 511 Still haven't selected your tree for the holidays? Prefer to wait and display your tree closer to Christmas? Then you should consider a live Christmas tree! Live trees are ideal for short-term decorating and also provide long-term benefits for both the environment and your landscape long after the holiday season has passed. Follow the link to read more at TreesAreGood.org. http://www.treesaregood.org/pressrelease/press/livetree.aspx 12/15/2011 10:49:29 AM 510 “YOUR IDEA HERE”: ISA is collecting slogans for the 2012 limited edition TreesAreGood™ T-Shirt. For every shirt sold, a donation will be made to the Tree Fund. But first, you’ve gotta help us make the shirts! A few sizes of the 2011 shirts are still left in the ISA Web Store bearing the 2011 winning slogan, “More Trees, Please!” What message do you want to send the world about trees in 2012? Leave your slogan idea in the comments on the ISA facebook page or e-mail sbolmer@isa-arbor.com, and your slogan could be worn worldwide! http://secure.isa-arbor.com/webstore/2011-More-Trees-Please-T-shirt-P456C33.aspx 12/14/2011 11:45:50 AM 508 Could falling fronds be endangering tourists? Find out on this episode as Detective Dendro® solves a mystery about queen palms (Syagrus romanzoffiana) at a tropical resort. Take and pass the quiz to earn .75 CEUs! http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/PodcastDetail.aspx?ID=4 12/9/2011 10:54:43 AM 506 ISA is seeking nominations for positions on the ISA Board of Directors. The deadline to submit nominations is January 15, 2012. http://www.isa-arbor.com/resources/2012_MemberBoardNominationsCall.pdf 1/18/2012 8:17:02 AM 504 Watch the second official trailer for next year's movie version of 'The Lorax.' This classic tale has a great message about the importance of trees. Did you know that copies of the original book upon which this new film adaptation is based are available in ISA's Web Store? http://secure.isa-arbor.com/webstore/The-Lorax-P438.aspx http://youtu.be/-QVCIDVeelA 12/6/2011 5:02:28 PM 503 Today is December 1, which means that those of you in the U.S. and parts of Canada who need to renew your memberships for 2012 by December 31 only have one more month to send in your applications! Avoid the holiday mail lag by renewing online or sending in your renewal today! http://www.isa-arbor.com/membership/renewMember/index.aspx 12/1/2011 4:45:41 PM 502 You've been waiting for them--and here they are! The newly updated, full-color TreesAreGood™ consumer education brochures are now up on the website! Check them out and forward them on to another tree owner today! http://www.treesaregood.org/treecare/treecareinfo.aspx 11/30/2011 3:40:28 PM 501 26 November – 4 December is National Tree Week in the U.K.! This article contains resources on teaching children about trees and their value. To learn even more about National Tree Week, visit The Tree Council's website at http://www.treecouncil.org.uk/. http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2011/nov/28/national-tree-week-teaching-resources 11/28/2011 4:49:44 PM 500 Join our new host, Mark Hartley, as he interviews David Nowak, a project leader with the Northern Research Station-USDA Forest Service, in Syracuse, NY. In this episode, they talk about the software i-Tree that helps quantify the benefits, roles, and services trees provide in several locations of the U.S. Listen to learn how this software works and how you can use this software for free! http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/PodcastDetail.aspx?ID=8 11/23/2011 1:15:43 PM 498 On this episode of Climbing and Rigging, learn the importance of conducting a site and tree inspection prior to the climb and job performance. Also, find out what are the main things that should be observed when conducting a site and tree inspection. http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/PodcastDetail.aspx?ID=5 11/23/2011 11:18:29 AM 497 Don't forget! The applications for both interns and host cities for the SMA's 2012 Municipal Forestry Internship Program in conjunction with the USDA are due by December 5. That's less than two weeks away! http://www.urban-forestry.com/ 11/22/2011 11:15:46 AM 495 A Lexington, Kentucky, knitting group made a custom sweater for a tree outside the city's the Speech and Hearing Center this past weekend. These "yarn bombers" mean well, and while the tree is dormant this winter, the yarn won't do it much harm. But, remember, anything girdling a tree can inhibit its growth and injure it. Maybe some of our followers in Kentucky can keep an eye on this tree and educate the "bombers" for us? http://www.kentucky.com/2011/11/21/1967255/in-a-chilly-drizzle-a-tree-could.html 11/21/2011 4:57:28 PM 494 Judy Fakes, first arborist appointed as full-time judicial officer in Australia, discusses the model in New South Wales for resolving disputes involving trees. This model focuses specifically on solving disputes about trees and property between neighbors and acts as a reference for future legislations in other territories. This presentation was given at the ISA 2011 Annual Conference in Australia. Take and pass the quiz to earn .75 CEUs! http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/PodcastDetail.aspx?ID=7 11/18/2011 2:22:17 PM 492 Jim McMartin and Jim Beggins make their living creating beautiful pieces of furniture from the wood Mother Nature leaves behind, and she was particularly careless with her trees this fall. http://www.baltimoresun.com/features/home-garden/bs-hm-made-mcmartin-20111120,0,3267754,full.story 11/17/2011 3:05:07 PM 491 The genius of Leonardo da Vinci continues to teach us today--including insights about trees! http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2011/11/branching-tree-physics/ 11/16/2011 8:55:25 AM 490 Already thinking about the 2012 ISA Annual Conference? You can book your housing online now! Reserve your room in Portland, Oregon, today, and cross it off your to-do list! http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/conference/registrationAndHousing.aspx 11/14/2011 11:59:38 AM 489 When Codit is enticed by the appeal of washboard abs, Detective Dendro gets a call to explore the mystery of a beech tree (Fragus grandifolia) with stacked-up lines of horizontal bumps on its bark. Is this a wishy-washy situation or are washboard characteristics wonderful all around? Find out on this episode of Detective Dendro®. After listening, successfully take the quiz to earn 1 full CEU! http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/PodcastDetail.aspx?ID=4 11/11/2011 9:38:10 AM 487 The 2011 ISA Leadership Workshop was a great success, being hailed as the best yet! Here is a group of ISA Members who each traveled from Europe to attend. They are idea-mapping solutions for challenges facing arborists in their home continent, and having fun doing it! http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150389931087557&set=a.135901207556.110179.97576797556&type=1&ref=nf 11/10/2011 3:43:10 PM 485 The ITCC Rules Committee is currently reviewing the rules for any changes for 2012. If you have a question or comment you wish to be considered, please submit via the online submission form at http://itcc.isa-arbor.com/rules-scoring/ruleChangeForm.aspx. http://itcc.isa-arbor.com/rules-scoring/ruleChangeForm.aspx 11/9/2011 4:59:37 PM 484 Thousand Cankers Disease (TCD) threatens our black walnut trees. A new website has been developed by the USDA Forest Service and Purdue University to provide comprehensive, accurate, and timely information regarding issues related to TCD. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/general/2011/111101ArseneaultDisease.html 11/8/2011 12:02:04 PM 482 The banks along France's Canal du Midi, are lined with trees so majestic that UNESCO called them a work of art. Sadly, those trees are dying. Another prime case for diversity when planting trees. http://www.theworld.org/2011/10/dying-trees-canal-du-midi-france/ 11/3/2011 2:20:34 PM 480 History and practicality collide in the question of preservation of aging trees. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/25/science/25beeches.html?_r=1&pagewanted=all 11/2/2011 11:43:45 AM 479 ISA Membership and Component Relations Manager John Steinbacher is reaching new heights of fun at the 2011 ASLA Expo in San Diego. Remember to find him and other ISA staff at Booth #2940 if you're there! (And, send us a picture of you climbing the bear if you're up to the challenge.) http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s320x320/376544_10150377269767557_97576797556_8225436_298006158_n.jpg 11/1/2011 11:09:10 AM 478 ISA Staff are representing arboriculture at the ASLA 2011 Annual Meeting and Expo in San Diego, California this week. Stop by Booth #2940 if you are there to say hi! http://s36.a2zinc.net/clients/ASLA/ASLA11/Public/FloorPlan.aspx?mapid=2&ID=80&sortMenu=105000 10/31/2011 11:16:32 AM 477 Ken James interviews Scott Shultz, an urban forester at Walt Disney World, about the troubles of over-watering and under-watering trees. Listen, as they talk about a new tool, the pump-up pressure chamber, and how its precise measurements can improve water management. http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/PodcastDetail.aspx?ID=8 10/28/2011 2:47:26 PM 476 Did you know there are two different ways of tying the butterfly knot? This knot can be used as a loop in the standing part of a line, and it is multi-directional and symmetrical. Watch the video to see the two different ways of tying this knot and a situation where it can be useful. You can also take the quiz covering the five most recent Climbing and Rigging episodes to earn 0.5 CEUs! http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/PodcastDetail.aspx?ID=5 10/28/2011 2:45:51 PM 475 With autumn coming later, the beauty and prosperity brought by the colorful fall foliage season could be threatened. http://www.slate.com/articles/life/culturebox/2011/10/new_england_fall_foliage_why_bright_red_leaves_are_in_danger_.single.html 10/27/2011 12:32:12 PM 474 Today kicks off the first full day of the 2011 Annual ISA Leadership Workshop! Executives and officers from ISA's regional chapters, associate organizations, and other related groups all over the world are gathered in Champaign, Illinois, home of ISA Headquarters, for a few days of networking and learning. When they return home, they'll be ready to make their programs better than ever! Find the ISA Chapter or Associate Organization nearest you on our website. http://www.isa-arbor.com/membership/localChapters/index.aspx 10/26/2011 10:46:20 AM 471 Researchers at Purdue University focus on poplars as possibility for cellulosic ethanol feedstock. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/research/2011/111020MeilanPoplar.html 10/25/2011 2:40:52 PM 469 Should property owners be responsible for damage to sidewalks due to tree roots and the accidents it can cause? Some on the Los Angeles City Council think so. http://www.dailybreeze.com/news/ci_19150958 10/24/2011 2:47:27 PM 465 ISA Certified Arborist Mark Bridge, a member of the Swiss Arborist Association and the international work safety committee, discusses the global development, manufacturing and quality assurance of personal protective equipment (PPE). Listen today as he touches on topics such as outsourcing, traceability, and regulations; and learn about the present-day challenges of inspecting climbing equipment and the implications for the end user. This presentation was given at the ISA 2011 Annual Conference in Australia. http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/PodcastDetail.aspx?ID=7 10/21/2011 3:04:36 PM 464 Aspiring arborists in Brazil will have the chance to take the ISA Certified Arborist exam in Recife on November 10, 2011! The deadline to apply is next week on October 25, so apply today! http://www.isa-arbor.com/certification/becomeCertified/applications.aspx 10/20/2011 11:43:37 AM 463 Planting trees is good! And, so is caring for them after they've been planted, which is what some citizens of New York City are concerned about. Remember: Trees are good. Trees need care. Arborists care for trees. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/19/nyregion/new-york-planting-a-million-treestoo-many-some-say.html?_r=2&hp&pagewanted=all 10/19/2011 12:00:11 PM 461 Just one story emerging from this summer's wildfires in Texas: Part of the famous "Lost Pines" forest, an isolated timbered region of loblolly pine and hardwoods, was destroyed and won't be back for 50 years. http://www.statesman.com/news/local/bastrop-park-wont-be-back-to-full-glory-1912715.html 10/18/2011 3:40:37 PM 460 As a special launch offer, take the Tree Worker Safety module for free and attain CEUs by successfully completing the course! (The courses are open to everyone; you don't have to be an ISA Member use the OLC. Try it today!) http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/onlineEducationCenter.aspx 1/12/2012 11:29:33 AM 458 Today is the LAST DAY to submit proposals for presentations for the 88th ISA Annual Conference in Portland, Oregon, August 11-15, 2012! http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/conference/submitPresentation.aspx 10/17/2011 10:38:49 AM 456 Jellylike horns grow on Bill Glaggett’s Juniperus. The next thing he knows his nearby crabapple (Malus sp.) have sickly yellow spots with red rings around them! How will Dendro stop this fervent fungus from fastening to something else? Find out on this episode of Detective Dendro. http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/PodcastDetail.aspx?ID=4 10/14/2011 8:31:29 AM 454 Hey, ISA Members! From now until March 31, 2012, you can earn rewards by encouraging your arborist peers to join ISA, your local chapter, or one of our professional affiliations as a new member. Learn more about the new ISA Professional Connections Program at www.isa-arbor.com/connect. (You'll need to login.) http://www.isa-arbor.com/connect 4/2/2012 9:20:39 AM 452 ISA Certified Arborist Greg Mazur explains the magic of autumn's colorful leaves in this informative video. Pass it along to your friends and clients to educate them on this beautiful phenomenon! http://www.davey.com/ask-the-expert/video-library/talking-trees/tree-and-landscape-tips-and-information/why-do-leaves-change-color-in-the-fall.aspx 10/12/2011 4:38:50 PM 448 DON'T FORGET! ISA is seeking proposals for presentations for its 88th Annual Conference in Portland, Oregon, August 11-15, 2012. The deadline to submit your proposal is Monday, October 17! http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/conference/submitPresentation.aspx 10/11/2011 2:16:54 PM 447 Jim's triumphant finish to the 2011 Tour des Trees. Here he is in front of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., after almost 500 miles. Way to go!!!!! http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150348921072557&set=a.135901207556.110179.97576797556&type=1&ref=nf 10/10/2011 4:00:15 PM 444 Tomorrow is the last day of the 2011 Tour des Trees! Today, Jim and the other riders are busy planting over 50 trees with the help of middle schoolers at the State Arboretum of Virginia. All native trees, the project is designed to return some of the landscaped area to forest. Later on, they'll also stop at the Rust Library in Leesburg, Virginia, for another tree planting and educational event. Great job, Tour des Trees! (Follow the link to see a map of this year's Tour des Trees route.) http://www.stihltourdestrees.org/the-event/route-map/ 10/7/2011 12:49:20 PM 443 ISA Certified Arborist exam coming up in Hong Kong! The test is on October 29. Only one more week to register by the October 13 deadline. Don't delay, register today! (Find all other exam dates and locations here: http://www.isa-arbor.com/certification/becomeCertified/examDatesAndLocations.aspx) http://www.isa-arbor.com/certification/becomeCertified/applications.aspx 10/6/2011 9:23:33 AM 442 Jim and the rest of the 2011 Tour des Trees riders are halfway through their journey! Earlier today, they planted a tree at a Virginian elementary school, where kids got a special interactive presentation from 'Professor Pricklethorn.l http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s320x320/310725_10150343206757557_97576797556_8028291_1435432428_n.jpg 10/5/2011 4:24:37 PM 441 ISA is seeking proposals for presentations for its 88th Annual Conference in Portland, Oregon, August 11-15, 2012. The deadline for submissions is Monday, October 17. Submit your proposal today! http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/conference/submitPresentation.aspx 10/5/2011 8:51:02 AM 440 Jim ended Day One of the Tour des Trees at the MAC-ISA Field Day at William & Mary College. On the way, he and the other riders passed through Historical Williamsburg, Virginia, and planted two dogwoods--Virginia's state tree. http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150341677552557&set=a.135901207556.110179.97576797556&type=1&ref=nf 10/4/2011 12:49:56 PM 437 Go, Jim, Go! ISA Executive Director Jim Skiera is participating in the 2011 STIHL Tour des Trees to Benefit the TREE Fund. Not only a fundraiser for vital research, the Tour is also a public awareness event that spreads the word for the need for research to keep urban trees and forests healthy. Jim and the others will be riding 500 miles this week! http://stihltourdestrees.org 10/3/2011 1:32:15 PM 436 Jimmie Cobb from Dow AgroScience joins us on this episode of ArborViews to discuss the environmental impacts of mechanical and chemical brush control methods. Join us today as he shares with us his perspective on how to decide which brush control methods to use as a response to different environmental conditions, monetary constraints, regulations, and public relations. http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/podcastDetail.aspx?ID=8 9/30/2011 1:31:08 PM 433 One small step for Toronto, one giant leap for urban forestry. Congratulations to our friends in Canada for this recognition! http://www.thevarsity.ca/articles/47689 9/27/2011 3:54:40 PM 431 Learn how to tie the most common variation of the “French Prusiks”, the Valdôtain tresse. The Valdôtain tresse is a knot that holds securely and releases very easily. View this video to see how it grabs a hold of the rope without even tying a knot in the line! http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/PodcastDetail.aspx?ID=5 9/23/2011 2:02:02 PM 430 SMA in conjunction with USDA is offering municipal forestry internships for undergraduate students interested in a career in Municipal Arboriculture. http://www.isa-arbor.com/newsroom/industryNews/index.aspx 12/8/2011 9:42:00 AM 429 Scientists say that accelerated growth in the tree rings of bristlecone pines appears to be linked to climate change. http://green.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/09/19/in-ancient-pines-a-startling-shift-in-tree-rings/?hp 9/21/2011 11:38:05 AM 425 The next business meeting of the Accredited Standards Committee Z133 (ANSI Standard for Arboricultural Operations—Safety Requirements) will take place on October 12, 2011, in Baltimore, Maryland. For more information, please contact Janet Huber, ASC Z133 Secretariat. http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/eventsCalendar/index.aspx?id=481 10/17/2011 3:11:54 PM 424 In this episode of Science of Arboriculture Daniel Burcham discusses the relationship between urban soil properties and street tree performance in Singapore. Burcham’s presentation focuses on a few tropical trees. He is an arboriculture researcher at the Centre for Urban Greenery and Ecology in the National Parks Board, Singapore and this presentation was given at the ISA 2011 Annual Conference in Australia. http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/PodcastDetail.aspx?ID=7 9/16/2011 4:28:49 PM 423 SMA is searching for both interns and host cities to provide these bright students with hands-on experiences alongside professional mentors for its Summer 2012 SMA-MUNICIPAL FORESTRY INTERNSHIP PROGRAM. Check it out and apply today! http://www.urban-forestry.com/ 9/14/2011 3:24:50 PM 421 Detective Dendro and Codit take a trip to Czech Republic enjoying fresh kolaches and steaming mugs of coffee. Amidst their exploration they find orange streaks on a group of the nation’s national tree. What caused this tremendous tearing Tilia dilemma? Can Dendro restore the trees to their rightful reputation and national claim? Find out on this episode of Detective Dendro. http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/PodcastDetail.aspx?ID=4 9/9/2011 12:28:33 PM 419 Conference to Be Co-hosted by ISA's Urban Tree Growth & Longevity Working Group and The Morton Arboretum in Lisle, Ill. on September 12-13 http://www.lawnandlandscape.com/Article.aspx?article_id=119170 9/6/2011 2:48:29 PM 417 For more than two centuries, it stood as a silent witness to history -- the "Arlington Oak," a tree that sprouted on land once owned by Robert E. Lee, and later consecrated as part of Arlington National Cemetery. http://www.cnn.com/2011/US/09/01/virginia.irene.arlington.oak/index.html?&hpt=hp_c2 9/2/2011 8:43:53 AM 416 A rare British tree inspires the latest work by Kurt Jackson, one of Cornwall's leading artists. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cornwall-14730185 9/2/2011 8:43:21 AM 415 Video bios are up for all the winners of both the ISA Awards of Distinction and the True Professionals of Arboriculture. They can be found under their respective categories, or go straight to the ISA YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/ISAAdmin. http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/awardsPrograms/index.aspx 8/29/2011 2:54:46 PM 414 Special guest Dan Staley discusses with host Ken James how understanding changes in urban design and regulations are instrumental to creating optimal green infrastructures and building environments in innovative streetscapes. Listen to this month’s episode of ArborViews as Staley addresses the changes in road and land use and the need for arborists and planners to have a complete understanding of the urban environment. http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/PodcastDetail.aspx?ID=8 8/26/2011 4:13:29 PM 413 Learn how to use the half hitch and running bowline knots for butt-hitching sections of a tree. The half hitch shares the load and makes it is easier to remove the piece. Watch this episode of Climbing and Rigging to find out how to tie this combination! http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/PodcastDetail.aspx?ID=5 8/26/2011 3:23:04 PM 412 Calling all you SoCal kids: One week left to sign up for ISA Certified Arborist® exam in Anaheim. Test day is September 17. Sign up by Wednesday, August 31! http://www.isa-arbor.com/certification/becomeCertified/examDatesAndLocations.aspx 8/24/2011 2:24:25 PM 409 An award-winning essay by a 13-year-old investigating the spiral patterns in trees and how they might change the future of solar energy. http://www.amnh.org/nationalcenter/youngnaturalistawards/2011/aidan.html 8/22/2011 10:30:52 AM 408 When repairing a sidewalk, how close can the roots of a nearby tree be cut? Dr. Tom Smiley discusses the important issue of how root cutting impacts tree stability at variant distances. Find out the optimal distance for root cutting and the difference dry or wet soil can make on a tree’s stability on this month’s episode of Science of Arboriculture. http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/PodcastDetail.aspx?ID=7 8/19/2011 8:44:01 AM 407 Eco blogger Candy Andrews explores Yosemite National Park’s plans to cut down thousands of trees to improve the scenic views. http://blog.gaiam.com/blog/are-you-willing-to-lose-trees-to-gain-views/ 8/17/2011 10:42:12 AM 403 During recess, six-year-old Woody finds a tree fungus and tries to bring it with him inside his elementary school. How will Detective Dendro get him to forgo this freaky fungus? And what does this fungus mean for the populated school’s playground? Find out on this episode of Detective Dendro! http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/PodcastDetail.aspx?ID=4 8/12/2011 1:42:00 PM 402 The second public review period for proposed changes is open August 12 through September 11. http://www.isa-arbor.com/newsroom/industryNews/index.aspx 9/13/2011 4:45:20 PM 394 Gettysburg military historians call them "Witness Trees" -- trees with bullets still in them from the awful fighting among soldiers from the North and South that raged from July 1-3, 1863. http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/11221/1166193-100.stm 8/9/2011 3:01:33 PM 393 Howdy to our Southern friends! Registration deadline for ISA Certified Arborist exam in Round Rock, Texas, on August 25 is tomorrow (August 9). Sign up before it's too late! http://www.isa-arbor.com/certification/becomeCertified/examDatesAndLocations.aspx?id=66 8/8/2011 4:26:24 PM 392 Analyzing past climate conditions using tree rings is complicated when the trees have been food for animals, researchers have found. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/02/science/02obtree.html?_r=2&ref=treesandshrubs 8/5/2011 4:31:46 PM 391 If you've seen the 1994 Academy Award-nominated film, 'The Shawshank Redemption,' you've seen this tree. The question is, can it be saved? http://www2.nbc4i.com/news/2011/aug/02/4/shawshank-tree-damaged-storms-ar-656809/ 8/3/2011 2:27:48 PM 390 Read the mini-bios of the 2011 class of True Professionals of Arboriculture. See how they make a difference for trees, and maybe get some ideas on how you can, too! http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/resources/events_True_Professional_Recipients_2011.pdf 9/22/2011 4:28:34 PM 389 Join us with host Ken James and special guest Geoff Kempter in this month’s episode of ArborViews as they discuss some of the ways current business practices employed by utility arborists relate to the broad field of arboriculture. Listen as they address issues such as safety, laws, and management and present a personal glimpse inside the utility arborist’s role. http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/podcastDetail.aspx?ID=8 7/29/2011 9:43:43 AM 388 Learn more about each of the 2011 ISA Awards of Distinction winners, who have made great contributions to arboriculture through research, education, and publishing. Congratulations to all! http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/resources/event_Awards_of_Distinction_Recipients.pdf 7/28/2011 3:23:15 PM 387 Thinking about becoming certified, or already certified but thinking of adding another credential? Computer-Based Testing (CBT) is becoming very popular because it focuses on convenience for the busy professional. Find out more about CBT and how to get certified today! http://www.isa-arbor.com/certification/becomeCertified/index.aspx 7/27/2011 4:15:28 PM 384 Conference attendees are about to embark on their last day of learning in the land down under! Many educational sessions are being held today, including one by ISA Headquarters' very own Educational Development Manager, Luana Vargas, who will be speaking on the training and education of arborists at 9:45 a.m. Sydney time. Enjoy the day, everyone! http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/conference/presenterBiography.aspx?ID=403 7/26/2011 3:57:53 PM 383 The results are up for the top finishers in every category at the 2011 ITCC. Congratulations again to all of the climbers, and thanks to our many volunteers and sponsors! See you next year in Portland, Oregon! http://itcc.isa-arbor.com/results/2011results.aspx 7/26/2011 9:32:48 AM 381 This year's winners were announced the Opening General Session of the ISA Annual International Conference on Monday, July 25. Read the bios to learn more about this year's award winners. http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/resources/events_True_Professional_Recipients_2011.pdf 9/23/2011 8:23:53 AM 379 And New Zealand sweeps the ITCC Masters! Congratulations to you all! http://itcc.isa-arbor.com/results/2011results.aspx 9/22/2011 4:19:58 PM 378 The 2011 Awards of Distinction Winners were announced at the ISA Annual Conference Opening Ceremony on Sunday, July 24. Read their bios to learn more. http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/resources/event_Awards_of_Distinction_Recipients.pdf 9/22/2011 4:20:34 PM 376 Climbers often tie either a marline hitch or a half hitch in addition to the primary rigging knot on a piece being cut. The purpose is to reduce the chances of the primary knot slipping off the piece and to create a more favorable bend ratio in the line before the primary knot. Watch this month’s Climbing and Rigging episode to learn how to use them together! http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/PodcastDetail.aspx?ID=5 7/22/2011 9:35:29 AM 375 Learn more about open positions at ISA Headquarters. http://www.isa-arbor.com/about/staff/staffEmployment.aspx 9/22/2011 4:20:14 PM 374 Celebrating beautiful trees grown as a symbol of international friendship for over 100 years? Sounds good to us! http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20110721a6.html 7/20/2011 3:53:07 PM 370 ISA Dutch Member G G Bregman is both arborist and artist committed to 'nature access for all.' Vote for his entry to win an exhibition in New York City, and if he wins, you can help him find a tree to use in his project! http://wdwrd.see.me/opencall2011 7/19/2011 4:45:28 PM 369 ISA is seeking proposals for presentations for its 88th Annual Conference to be held in Portland, Oregon, USA, August 11-15, 2012. Sustainability is the focus of the conference and the theme is "Trees: A Global Necessity." The deadline for submissions is Monday, October 17, 2011. http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/conference/submitPresentation.aspx 7/18/2011 2:55:38 PM 367 Please note the information about Absorbica Safety Lanyards http://itcc.isa-arbor.com/rules-scoring/safetyWarnings.aspx 7/18/2011 8:52:50 AM 366 Dr. Tim Newson analyzes the performance of tree structures in severe winds to better understand wind speeds and the Fujita scale. What critical wind speeds lead to failure for different tree species? Find out more about his inquiries and how they apply in arboriculture on this month’s episode. Take the quiz after listening and you can earn 0.5 CEUs! http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/PodcastDetail.aspx?ID=7 7/15/2011 10:39:53 AM 365 Attention friends in the northern corners of the U.S.: ISA Certified Arborist exams coming up August 5 in South Paris, Maine and August 6 in Redmond, Oregon. Sign up today! http://www.isa-arbor.com/certification/becomeCertified/examDatesAndLocations.aspx 7/13/2011 3:57:16 PM 363 Scientists searching for evidence of the "nursery effect" discover some interesting findings.... http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-14105631 7/12/2011 3:54:45 PM 362 Check out this open-source project started by 2011 ISA Conference speakers Amber Bieg and Kelaine Vargas. Those of you around San Francisco can help create a map of your urban forest, one tree at a time. http://urbanforestmap.org/ 7/11/2011 1:51:48 PM 360 Detective Dendro and Codit dive into the dazzling depths of the Great Barrier Reef only to spot a group of trees at a nearby site that may be in deep with pathogens. Will they be able to solve this uncharted mystery? Find out on this episode of Detective Dendro®. Take the quiz after listening to earn 0.5 CEUs! http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/PodcastDetail.aspx?ID=4 7/8/2011 10:06:30 AM 358 Auburn University's EcoDogs are doing some tree work. Does Detective Dendro™ have some competition? http://www.andalusiastarnews.com/2011/07/05/researcher-using-dogs-in-battle-against-pine-tree-disease/ 7/6/2011 8:21:52 AM 356 Would you like your trees to look like this? http://news.discovery.com/earth/polands-crooked-forest-mystery-110628.html 6/30/2011 11:36:31 AM 355 For all you ISA credential holders out there, if your certification is expiring this Thursday, June 30, then don't delay--recertify today! http://www.isa-arbor.com/certification/maintainCredentials/index.aspx 6/28/2011 3:40:49 PM 353 In this month’s episode of ArborViews, Frank Rinn joins host Dr. Todd Watson for an open conversion on who should calculate tree stability. For several years tree experts have tried to assess breakage and uprooting failure potential of trees based on technical measurements. How important is sound judgment on the part of the arborist? Find out on this episode of ArborViews. http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/PodcastDetail.aspx?ID=8 6/24/2011 5:03:34 PM 352 Check out this month's Climbing and Rigging vodcast about the zeppelin bend! This is an easy symmetrical knot used to attach two lines together that can carry heavy loads. Don't forget to take the quiz after watching all five current Climbing and Rigging vodcasts to earn 0.5 CEUs! http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/PodcastDetail.aspx?ID=5 6/24/2011 10:22:35 AM 351 Register today for "Urban Tree Growth," an International Meeting & Research Symposium! ISA, Urban Tree Growth & Longevity Working Group, and The Morton Arboretum are convening a two-day conference on the health and care of urban trees September 12-13 at The Morton Arboretum in Morton, Illinois. (CEUs available!) http://www.masslaboratory.org/urbantreegrowth.htm 6/21/2011 11:40:13 AM 348 Hurry while quantities last! Check out our special sale prices on various products from our catalog and online store. These items are great gift ideas or may give you the chance to complete your library. Click here and save now! http://secure.isa-arbor.com/webstore/Discontinued-Items-Special-Pricing-C73.aspx?p=0 6/20/2011 10:52:33 AM 345 Can changes in branch allometry and material properties lead to structurally safe branches? Find out on this month's Science of Arboriculture podcast by Dr. Gregory A. Dahle, Rutgers University, Urban & Community Forestry Program. You can also take the quiz after listening to earn 0.5 CEUs! http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/PodcastDetail.aspx?ID=7 6/17/2011 3:46:50 PM 344 ISA’s annual demographic survey is still up and going. If you have not participated, please take ten minutes and fill out the survey now. This is a very important project that will help ISA to maximize the value of ISA Membership. Upon completing the survey, you will have the chance to enter a drawing for one of two iPods loaded with all of ISA's educational podcasts! http://www.isa-arbor.com/2011MemberSurvey 6/17/2011 8:23:04 AM 341 The latest episode of your favorite tree sleuth is out! Betty Black’s beautiful river birch (Betula nigra) is in decline. Yellowing leaves and a thinner crown has this damsel in serious distress. Betty Black calls Detective Dendro™, confident he has the diagnostic skills to solve this case. http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/podcastDetail.aspx?ID=4 6/10/2011 11:41:15 AM 339 See the two statements from the ITCC regarding SRT climbing systems and the approval of fall protection equipment and techniques for ISA Affiliated Tree Climbing Competitions. http://itcc.isa-arbor.com 8/19/2011 2:31:30 PM 323 UAA is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Executive Director responsible for the overall management of the assocation. http://www.isa-arbor.com/newsroom/industryNews/index.aspx 7/21/2011 8:24:06 AM 322 Also available today, this month's edition of our "Climbing and Rigging" podcast. This episode covers the Sheet Bend - most easily remembered as a bowline tied with two separate lines. In this video we’ll show how you can join two ropes using a sheet bend or a slippery bend. Follow the link below or subscribe to the podcast via iTunes for this and future episodes. http://www.isa-arbor.org/education/onlineLearning/PodcastDetail.aspx?ID=5 5/27/2011 1:47:30 PM 321 Don't miss this month's episode of our "ArborViews" podcast series. In this edition, Sarah Mincey joins host Ken James to discuss her research on how lessons from rural community forestry can apply to urban forest management. Follow the link below or subscribe via iTunes. http://www.isa-arbor.org/education/onlineLearning/PodcastDetail.aspx?ID=8 5/27/2011 11:08:24 AM 320 In the interest of raising awareness and education about the threat from Emerald Ash Borer, Gov. Walker of Wisconsin declared this week (May 22-28) "EAB awareness week." There will be a public education effort about the species, and about proper procedures to help the state contain outbreaks. Find out more about the program and the information available at the link below. http://chippewavalleypost.com/?p=2727 5/26/2011 1:53:01 PM 319 Looking towards a warmer climate in the future, the City of Chicago has revised their public space planning and planting rules, including the incorporation of trees more suitable to warmer, humid climates. Click the link below to read more about other environmental adjustments that Chicago has made, and the forecasts that have informed their planning. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/23/science/earth/23adaptation.html?_r=2&hp 5/23/2011 12:58:10 PM 313 Enjoy this month's edition of Science of Arboriculture, available now at the link below or via iTunes. In this episode, Dr. Bryant Scharenbroch, discusses good soil and his experiments with aerated compost tea. Plus, the quiz for this month's episode is worth a full 1 CEU, and earns BCMAs CEUs in the 'Science' category. Click below for more, and have a great weekend! http://www.isa-arbor.org/education/onlineLearning/PodcastDetail.aspx?ID=7 5/20/2011 1:31:27 PM 312 Follow the link below for a story about an involved reforestation project that one man has undertaken to turn a former gravel pit into several acres of scenic forest. http://www.chathamdailynews.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3071888 5/18/2011 4:52:21 PM 311 If you'll be in the Chicago area between May 20th and November 27th, don't miss this unique art exhibit at the Morton Arboretum. 11 artists will create art works on and around the trees, celebrating the form of each specific tree that inspired their exhibit. Find out more about the artists and the event at the link below. http://dailyherald.com/article/20110426/news/704269963/ 5/17/2011 8:34:10 AM 310 Trees provide a lot of things, including inspiration. Follow the link below for 7 trees that inspired authors, with photos and details about each. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/richard-horan/trees-inspired-authors_b_861831.html#s278687&title=Esther_Forbes 5/16/2011 8:49:23 AM 309 Enjoy the latest episode of our Detective Dendro podcast series today on the ISA website and iTunes. In this month's edition, Detective Dendro and his assistant are enlisted to help city arborist Ashley Green surmise what's stressing the park's spruces and Scots pines. Help Dendro diagnose the distress, and earn CEUs with the quiz if you're a certified arborist. http://www.isa-arbor.org/education/onlineLearning/PodcastDetail.aspx?ID=4 5/13/2011 10:06:46 AM 308 Looking to the past to help preserve the future - That sums up an ambitious project by arborists and environmentalists to clone and produce some of the oldest and most interesting trees on Earth. The hope is that they can be planted and spread with the goal of reducing or even reversing global warming. Follow the link below to read more about the trees, the project, and the interesting people behind the idea. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/10/us/10trees.html?_r=1 5/11/2011 3:43:31 PM 306 If you're in the Southeastern U.S. and looking for an opportunity to take an ISA Certified Arborist, Utility and Municipal Specialist exam, May 25th is the deadline to register for the June 12th exam in Florida. Find more details at the link below. http://www.isa-arbor.org/certification/becomeCertified/examDatesAndLocations.aspx?id=270 5/10/2011 3:38:33 PM 305 June 30, 2011 expirations are approaching quickly! If your certification is expiring on June 30, 2011 log into the ISA website and check your CEUs. If you have meet the CEU requirement pay your recert fee online today! Mailed notices will be sent the week of May 25, 2011. http://www.isa-arbor.com/myAccount/login.aspx 5/9/2011 2:43:55 PM 303 If you're a certified arborist or are working on becoming certified in the Midwest U.S., visit the link below for details on an upcoming certification exam. This one is an ISA Certified Arborist, Utility Specialist, and Municipal Specialist Exam, and seats are still available. Registration deadline is coming up on May 17th, so visit the link below and register soon to ensure your seat. http://www.isa-arbor.org/certification/becomeCertified/examDatesAndLocations.aspx?id=325 5/6/2011 3:46:34 PM 302 Travelers the world over recognize Sydney as a top destination, and it just happens to be the location for this year's ISA Annual Conference. Check out the link below for their review of Sydney and all the other destinations that travelers recommend. http://www.tripadvisor.com/TCDestinations 5/5/2011 2:08:16 PM 301 Join the Rainforest Foundation in celebrating Rainforest Awareness Month all throughout May, and visit their site below for information on three contests they are offering as well. The contests include a children's art contest, green photography contest, and a "Raise Awareness" contest where teachers or young adults could win a trip to the rainforests in South America. Click below for all the details. http://www.rainforestfoundation.org/node/158/ 5/5/2011 2:08:06 PM 300 Coming up in just a couple of weeks, the California Urban Wood Conference takes place in San Francisco. Check out the link below for information about the scheduled speakers, events, and more, all related to the emerging field of products derived from urban forest trees. The conference takes place May 19-21st. http://fuf.net/urbanwood/index.html 5/3/2011 2:22:01 PM 299 Enjoy this month's episode of ArborViews, featuring an in-depth interview with Dr. Francesco Ferrini. In this edition, he talks about his research on mycorrhizae, and his research investigating how urban trees are influenced by mychorrhizal associations. Listen online at the link below, or download on iTunes. http://www.isa-arbor.org/education/onlineLearning/PodcastDetail.aspx?ID=8 4/29/2011 4:00:44 PM 298 Wishes all of our followers and friends in the U.S. a very happy Arbor Day. Follow the link below for more information on the U.S. and international dates for Arbor Day, the history of Arbor Day, and ideas for celebrating. And most important, head outside and enjoy some trees! http://www.arborday.org/arborday/ 4/29/2011 8:22:14 AM 297 Important information from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission regarding Photon Climbing Carabiners being recalled for safety concerns. Read more below and pass it on to climbers and arborists you know. http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11201.html 4/28/2011 11:11:22 AM 294 The Prince of Wales lent his support to a recent conference that took place in Birmingham, England. The urban tree research conference, 'Trees, People and the Built Environment', stressed the benefits of urban trees and green infrastructure as a whole. Visit the link below to register and read more. http://www.hortweek.com/Arboriculture/article/1066475/hrh-prince-wales-backs-urban-tree-research-conference/ 4/28/2011 9:15:24 AM 293 Students at Virginia Tech commemorated Earth Week by planting trees all over campus. Virginia Tech was also named a "Tree Campus USA" college for a third time, recognizing their efforts in developing and managing urban forests on campus. Read more at the article below. http://www.collegiatetimes.com/stories/17493/tech-celebrates-earth-week-with-tree-planting-project 4/27/2011 1:48:29 PM 292 Trees may be the answer to even more problems than you would think. Researchers have discovered that honey from manuka trees may help fight MRSA, an antibiotic-resistant bacterial infection. Read more about the findings at the link below. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/8445764/Tea-tree-honey-could-fight-MRSA.html 4/26/2011 2:01:17 PM 291 Find out what's going on at ISA and what's coming up with the latest edition of ISA today. Check out the April issue at the link below. http://www.isa-arbor.com/newsletters/isaToday/2011Apr/index.aspx 4/25/2011 3:45:27 PM 290 ISA's Science and Research Committee has commissioned a series of literature reviews focused on key areas of concern in arboriculture and urban forestry. This most recent call for proposals welcomes submissions relating to the costs associated with not properly maintaining trees. If your research or work relates to this subject, follow the link below to the PDF request for proposals, due by August 15th of this year. http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/portalToResearch/litReviewSeries.aspx 4/25/2011 12:38:05 PM 289 Don't miss this month's edition of "Climbing and Rigging," featuring detailed instruction on using the Slip Knot. You can tie this knot even with one hand! In addition to being very easy to tie, experienced climbers find many uses for this directional knot. Watch this month's episode at the link below, or subscribe for this and future episodes on iTunes. http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/PodcastDetail.aspx?ID=5 4/21/2011 3:46:38 PM 288 The International Society of Arboriculture Science and Research Committee has commissioned a series of comprehensive literature reviews focused on key areas of concern in the fields of arboriculture and urban forestry. Deadline for RFP is August 15, 2011. http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/portalToResearch/litReviewSeries.aspx 8/19/2011 2:32:39 PM 287 It probably wouldn't sound strange to you to hear that the oldest living things on earth are trees. But their appearance and location might be a surprise. Click the link below to learn more about California's ancient Bristlecone Pine forest, with trees more than 4000 years old. http://www.northjersey.com/travel/destinations_us/119554624_California_tree_is_oldest_thing_alive.html 4/20/2011 2:20:36 PM 284 Taking tree knowledge well into the 21st century, Oregon State University has released an app that offers users a self-guided tour to the trees on OSU's campus. Find out more about the app, including where to download it, at the link below. http://www.gazettetimes.com/news/local/article_70311eda-6483-11e0-81c6-001cc4c002e0.html 4/19/2011 11:09:53 AM 275 Voting opened March 18 to fill two seats on the ISA Board of Directors. Learn more about the candidates and remember to vote by May 1. Members must log-in to vote. https://secure.isa-arbor.com/EBallot/EBallot_2011ISAElection.aspx 5/3/2011 1:04:33 PM 273 You can still get your "More Trees, Please" shirts and help support the TREE Fund. Get yours before they run out! http://secure.isa-arbor.com/webstore/2011-TreesAreGood-T-shirt-P456C42.aspx 8/19/2011 2:32:54 PM 270 Click over to the ISA website for this month's edition of "Science of Arboriculture." In this episode we hear from Lothar Göcke about the use of tomography equipment to detect decay in trees. In his presentation, Lothar also talks about the technology behind the use of tomograms for tree inspection, and how to interpret them for different tree species.Listen now online or through iTunes. http://www.isa-arbor.org/education/onlineLearning/PodcastDetail.aspx?ID=7 4/15/2011 3:00:19 PM 269 The ISA office will be closed tomorrow, April 14th, for staff training. But you can still register early for this year's conference online at the link below through tomorrow. Early registration is available at a special price, so if you haven't done so already, click through and take advantage of the early registration savings. http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/conference/registrationAndHousing.aspx 4/19/2011 4:33:39 PM 267 Many kudos to the city of Lebanon, Oregon, which was honored with a "Tree City USA " Growth Award on April 7th, sponsored by the National Arbor Day Foundation. Follow the link below to read about the award and the many wonderful things that the city accomplished in order to be honored in this way. http://www.lebanon-express.com/news/local/article_ed7c5faa-654e-11e0-b6ad-001cc4c002e0.html 4/19/2011 4:33:44 PM 266 This year ISA was thinking about fun ways to commemorate Arbor Day, and the idea of a limited-edition t-shirt was born. But it needed a slogan. And where better to get one than from our members? Over 60 ideas were submitted, and ISA Member Paul Johnson of Texas provided the winning slogan, “More Trees, Please!” Get your shirt and help support the TREE Fund and Arbor Day at the link below today before the run out! http://secure.isa-arbor.com/webstore/2011-TreesAreGood-T-shirt-P456C42.aspx 4/11/2011 1:25:49 PM 264 Don't miss the latest episode of Detective Dendro. Black blotches on a multi-stemmed maple (Acer sp.) have Dendro’s diagnostic team bewildered. Could these black splotches be the mark of a terrible tar, or does Codit need to take a closer look under his magnifying glass? Enjoy this episode and earn CEUs too, all at the following link. And have an outstanding weekend from all of us here at ISA. http://www.isa-arbor.org/education/onlineLearning/PodcastDetail.aspx?ID=4 4/8/2011 2:09:29 PM 263 ISA supports the profession of Arboriculture with the help of members and supporters like you. One way you can be directly involved in advancing the field is by becoming an ISA Patron. Your support directly impacts areas including leadership, educational programs, professional development, and more. Visit our link below for information on how you can have a positive effect on arboriculture by becoming an ISA Patron. http://www.isa-arbor.com/about/sponsorshipAndAdvertising/patrons.aspx 4/19/2011 4:33:47 PM 262 Whether you're interested in research in other fields or areas of study, or you'd like to share your own research with a larger audience, ScienceStage.com is a valuable tool. A virtual conference room, lecture hall, and more, ScienceStage.com allows researchers to collaborate, offer feedback, and improve their own projects and knowledge. Take a look and see what interesting information you can find. http://sciencestage.com/ 4/6/2011 12:41:29 PM 261 Early Registration Deadline Extended. 2011 ISA Conference early registration deadline is now April 14. Register now at http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/conference/registrationAndHousing.aspx http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/conference/registrationAndHousing.aspx 4/5/2011 10:14:38 AM 258 Over this past weekend, several biomechanics experiments were carried out with the help of some high-tech NASA equipment in Ohio. Head over to the page on Facebook for photos, videos, and more information on the experiments and research that was undertaken this weekend. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Biomechanics-Research-with-NASA-2011/189328794443827 4/5/2011 10:14:34 AM 257 Kudos to Illinois Arborist Association members who donated their time, efforts, and expertise to help prune and care for winter-damaged trees at the Executive Mansion in Springfield, Illinois. Their work not only helped save the State of Illinois some budget funds, but also improved the safety and appearance of the grounds in time for spring. Follow the link below to read more. http://www.sj-r.com/state/x1405317081/Volunteer-arborists-trim-trees-at-Executive-Mansion 3/31/2011 2:43:39 PM 256 Traveling to Australia for the 2011 ISA Conference? Ideas and information for arranging your transportation from the Sydney airport to Parramatta can be found on the Attendee Information page of the ISA Conference website, linked below. Looking forward to seeing you there! http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/conference/attendeeInformation.aspx 3/30/2011 10:22:33 AM 254 ISA Conference attendees - The deadline to register early for this year's conference is coming up this Friday. Don't miss out on the savings and convenience of registering early! Visit the page below for registration information, conference events, other activities to enjoy in Australia, and more. And don't forget - register before this Friday, April 1st to save. See you there! http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/conference/registrationAndHousing.aspx%20 3/29/2011 3:43:33 PM 253 Researchers at Penn State University, led by principal investigator John Carlson, have received a $3.7 million grant from the National Science Foundation for researching genomics resources to address forest-health issues affecting hardwood trees. Find out more about the research and applications at the link below. http://live.psu.edu/story/51639 3/29/2011 2:59:27 PM 251 How do writing, tree climbing, living in a treehouse, and helping victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan relate? If you're Jack Knox, they're all just a part of your everyday life. Follow the link below to read about the unique life of Mr. Knox, his work as an instructor of tree climbing, and his family's experience living through the recent events in Japan. http://www.timescolonist.com/news/Jack+Knox+Home+treehouse+Japan/4488742/story.html 3/28/2011 1:44:25 PM 250 Head over to the ISA website today for this month's edition of "Climbing and Rigging". This month we demonstrate the cow hitch, used for securing hardware to a tree. It is a variation on the girth hitch where it is formed with a line instead of a loop. Learn some important features about this hitch in our latest episode of Climbing & Rigging, available at the link below or on iTunes. http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/PodcastDetail.aspx?ID=5 3/25/2011 1:49:27 PM 249 Don't miss this month's edition of "ArborViews." In it, Don Blair talks about his work removing a historic Liriodendron tulipifera, or Tulip Poplar, from the grounds of Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello home. He discusses the challenges, practices, and considerations in this large-scale project, as well as the history behind this tree and grounds. Listen at the link below or through iTunes. http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/PodcastDetail.aspx?ID=8 3/25/2011 11:43:49 AM 248 ‎"What is a Tree Worth?" - That question begins the following wonderfully written piece about history, arboriculture, and the evolving picture that we're gaining about what trees truly are worth. ISA committee chairs Dr. Greg McPherson, Dr. David Nowak, and Greg Ina are among several experts interviewed and quoted in this piece. Follow the link below for the complete article. http://www.wilsonquarterly.com/article.cfm?AID=1772 3/24/2011 1:19:17 PM 246 The link below takes you to a blog post by one of the participants in the inaugural UK Ride for Research. Winding through London, the ride stopped at several schools and planted trees, all while raising money for research into trees and their benefits. Congratulations to the UK&I Chapter of ISA for a successful ride! Enjoy the pictures and details below. http://gabrielhemery.com/2011/03/23/ride-for-research/ 3/24/2011 10:01:19 AM 245 Register now for this year's conference and save! April 1 is the early registration deadline for the 2011 ISA Conference in Sydney, Australia. To save money on registration fees and ticket prices, visit the link below. http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/conference/registrationAndHousing.aspx 3/23/2011 12:40:34 PM 242 ISA has two new student intern positions available - One Events Support Intern and one Sustainable Sites Intern. For information on these student development opportunities, requirements, and application procedures, visit the link below. http://www.isa-arbor.org/about/staff/staffEmployment.aspx 3/22/2011 1:10:16 PM 241 Following this year's ISA Conference and International Tree Climbing Championship, stay on for the 2011 World Arbor Camp in Queensland, Australia, July 28th through the 30th. Follow the link below for information including a PDF flyer with details. http://www.qaa.net.au/page/wrld_arbrcmp.html 3/22/2011 9:58:14 AM 239 As part of a coastal restoration project in Louisiana, 500 bald Cypress trees were planted on March 17th. The project seeks to restore damaged wetland forests that might struggle to recover on their own. Read more about this large tree-planting project and the potential benefits at the link below. http://www.iberianet.com/news/doc4d67dacadc132800649311.txt 3/21/2011 3:02:47 PM 238 Researchers at the University of Missouri may have found several new uses for the state's abundant Eastern red cedar trees. Compounds that naturally occur in the trees may have medicinal uses in fighting certain fungi and bacteria. Follow the link below to read more about this exciting development. http://www.stltoday.com/lifestyles/health-med-fit/fitness/article_c222e413-f250-595a-9df5-0746433a77cf.html 3/21/2011 9:30:52 AM 237 Don't miss this month's edition of "Science of Arboriculture". In the latest episode, Dr. Steve Jeffers discusses Phytophthora Canker on Laurel Oak, and treatment methods for preventing death among laurel oaks. Listen online at the link below or via iTunes, and earn CEUs with the optional quiz (details on the website). Have a great weekend! http://www.isa-arbor.org/education/onlineLearning/PodcastDetail.aspx?ID=7 3/18/2011 12:57:07 PM 236 ISA Conference attendees - Follow the link below for information on Early Registration. Save money by registering before the deadline, which is coming up fast! Visit the page below for registration information, conference events, other activities to enjoy in Australia, and more. And don't forget - register before April 1st to save. See you there! http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/conference/registrationAndHousing.aspx 3/18/2011 9:45:33 AM 234 Follow the link below to an informative website created by the USDA to help track and identify Asian Longhorned and Emerald Ash Borer Beetles. The "Beetle Detectives" site helps improve identification skills while also compiling information on the presence of these two invasive insects. Click below to learn more and participate by sharing your findings. http://www.beetledetectives.com/ 3/17/2011 4:39:05 PM 232 With baseball season right around the corner, here's a great story about how the Minnesota Twins have given back to the state - in the form of trees! 14 Black Spruce trees that were once just beyond the center field wall of Target Field have been donated to the Minnesota State Park System. Read more about the trees and their relocation at the link below. http://www.foxsportsnorth.com/03/01/11/Timber-Twins-donate-Target-Field-trees/landing_twins.html?blockID=430274&feedID=3697 3/17/2011 9:53:59 AM 231 Just as Pepsi Co. has announced their new plastic bottles made entirely from plant-based material, researchers at Oregon State University have found that Poplar leaves may contain the ingredients necessary for large-scale production of plant-based plastics. Click the link below to read more about this exciting research and potential benefits. http://www.eastoregonian.com/news/study-poplar-leaves-may-hold-the-key-to-biodegradable-plastic/article_9d307234-45d2-11e0-9af9-001cc4c03286.html 3/16/2011 2:12:58 PM 230 One of the 5 "home repair" tasks that this article says you shouldn't attempt is tree or branch removal. And for good reason. Tree or branch removal is dangerous work, even for the "Man of the house" (just take it from the website name). That's why we always recommend hiring a certified arborist. Check out a few of the other suggestions in the article as well, and stay safe when working in and around your house. http://manofthehouse.com/home/projects/5-home-repairs-never-attempt?page=2 3/15/2011 2:51:39 PM 229 Only 17 days remain to nominate your fellow professionals in the field of arboriculture for ISA's Awards of Distinction. Each year ISA recognizes several professionals for their outstanding work with a series of awards, each based on your nominations. Visit the link below to read about each award and nominate someone for each today. The march 31st deadline is fast approaching, so visit the site today! http://www.isa-arbor.org/events/awardsPrograms/internationalAwards.aspx 3/14/2011 1:40:51 PM 228 Visit the link below for information on the just-released i-Tree v4.0, offering upgrades and new features to the software for urban and community forestry analysis, planning, and more. http://itreetools.org/news/whats_new.php 3/14/2011 10:55:23 AM 227 Don't miss the latest edition of our "Detective Dendro" podcast, available now at the website and through iTunes. On this episode, Dendro gets a bit of help from some budding detectives. Will this extra help aid Dendro in solving the case? Find out and earn CEUs at the same time with this month's episode, available at the link below. http://www.isa-arbor.org/education/onlineLearning/PodcastDetail.aspx?ID=4 3/11/2011 1:37:56 PM 226 Students! Don't forget - The deadline to apply for ISA's student fellowship for 2011 is coming up Tuesday, March 15th. One student will get to work with the ISA and attend the 2011 conference in Sydney, Australia. Visit the link below to apply right away! http://www.isa-arbor.com/students/awardsAndScholarships/index.aspx 3/11/2011 8:47:13 AM 225 Follow the link below to view a video compilation of old and new footage about the Treaty Oak, a historic Texas tree that was once poisoned. The video also details the successful move of the tree. https://picasaweb.google.com/jpg104/GraftedTreatyOakMove02#5576632084799602242 3/10/2011 11:03:02 AM 223 Time is almost out to apply for ISA's student fellowship for 2011! One student will get to work with the ISA and attend the 2011 conference in Sydney, Australia. Visit the link below for more information on eligibility and applying. Applications for this one-of-a-kind opportunity are due by next Tuesday, March 15th, so visit the link below right away! http://www.isa-arbor.com/students/awardsAndScholarships/index.aspx 3/9/2011 1:37:47 PM 222 132 teams from 59 schools in Canada are competing for prize money to implement their "Go Green" ideas at their schools, and you can help select the winner! Log on to the link below and watch the submitted videos for great sustainability solutions, then pick your favorite idea and cast your vote for the best. http://www.tdgogreenchallenge.com/vote 3/8/2011 3:27:16 PM 221 Visit the link below for timely and informative webinars regularly covering pest management techniques, problems, and additional information. A great resource for arborists, researchers, gardeners, landscapers, and more. http://ipmwebinars.org/IPM_Webinars/Welcome.html 3/7/2011 9:42:51 AM 220 If you've been following the story of the historic trees on Auburn's campus that were poisoned, the article below details some of the next steps being taken by the university to potentially help the campus landmarks recover. http://www.wsfa.com/Global/story.asp?S=14163814 3/4/2011 3:48:45 PM 219 Today, in Chattanooga, TN, visitors to the aquarium can receive a free seedling in celebration of Arbor Day. Visit the link below for more information, and if you're in the Chattanooga area, stop by and celebrate Arbor Day with the aquarium. http://www.chattanoogan.com/articles/article_195875.asp 3/4/2011 8:00:17 AM 218 In observance of 2011 as the International Year of the Forest, here is another interesting article highlighting the importance trees can play in future agricultural development. Not only can the trees provide nutrients to the crops and improve soil structure, they can also conserve water and provide other resources necessary for developing areas. Follow the link below to read more. http://www.redorbit.com/news/science/1994033/putting_trees_on_farms_fundamental_to_future_agricultural_development/ 3/3/2011 3:18:37 PM 217 In addition to the information we posted earlier about travel visa and passport requirements, visit out website below for much more conference info, including travel planning, attractions in Sydney and Parramatta, and much more. http://www.isa-arbor.org/events/conference/attendeeInformation.aspx 3/2/2011 3:18:53 PM 216 Important info about this year's conference - All visitors (except in rare cases) require a visa and passport to enter Australia. International visitors attending the conference should, in most instances, apply for a short stay business visitor visa (subclass 456). Follow the link below (PDF) for information. http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/resources/events_Conference_2011ISAvisainformation.pdf 3/2/2011 11:16:32 AM 214 It’s that time of year. If you are renewing your company’s advertisements for 2011 but are unsure of how to advertise your credential, check out our ISA Branding & Style Guide for some helpful hints by clicking the link below (PDF File). http://www.isa-arbor.com/certification/resources/cert_Trademark_BrandingGuide.pdf 3/1/2011 3:16:50 PM 212 Arbor Day is right around the corner, and this year ISA will be creating a commemorative T-shirt for the occasion. And you could help create this year's slogan. We're looking for something clever and fun that promotes a greater awareness of the benefits of trees. If you have an idea you'd like to submit, e-mail it to So...nia Garth at sgarth@isa-arbor.com. The deadline is March 7th, so send yours in today! http://www.isa-arbor.org/home.aspx 3/1/2011 9:46:36 AM 211 A new world record for tree planting was recently set in the Philippines. Environmentalists worked with the provincial government to plant the trees in an effort to stop erosion and restore watersheds, among other purposes. Follow the link below for more information about the program and the record-breaking feat. http://www.independent.co.uk/environment/treeplanting-world-record-set-in-philippines-2224736.html 2/28/2011 2:26:51 PM 210 This isn't your normal museum - Designed by Swiss landscape architect Enea Enzo, the museum highlights 2000 species of trees, all set against simple structures that emphasize each tree as a living sculpture. Visit the link below for a gallery full of terrific images of the finished museum. http://inhabitat.com/tree-museum-with-a-collection-of-2000-trees-opens-in-switzerland/ 2/28/2011 11:12:29 AM 209 Enjoy an in-depth conversation about arboriculture over the weekend with this month's ArborViews podcast. In the latest episode, Colin Bashford joins host Ken James to talk about some of the myths associated with veteran trees and how an arborist can better manage veteran trees, especially in relation to pruning. Follow the link below or listen and subscribe via iTunes today. http://www.isa-arbor.org/education/onlineLearning/PodcastDetail.aspx?ID=8 2/25/2011 3:30:30 PM 208 Check out the link below for this month's edition of our Climbing and Rigging video podcast. In this episode, we cover the timber hitch, which can be used for securing hardware to a tree using an eye sling. Follow the link below for this and previous episodes, and subscribe to catch a new one each month. http://www.isa-arbor.org/education/onlineLearning/PodcastDetail.aspx?ID=5 2/25/2011 2:10:04 PM 207 They're not bird nests or mythical creations - They're human-sized houses constructed from living, growing trees. Constructed by Patrick Dougherty, these living sculptures are a unique expression of the wide range of things we use trees for, and what man and nature can do. Click through the photo gallery at the link below to see some of Mr. Dougherty's outstanding work. http://inhabitat.com/patrick-doughertys-mind-blowing-nest-houses-made-of-living-trees/ 2/24/2011 11:06:42 AM 206 A variety of optional tours and activities are available for Conference goers this year, including tasting wine, chocolates, and cheese on The Hunter Valley Wine Tour and visit to Hunter Valley Gardens. Travel through the beautiful Australian countryside two hours north of Sydney to visit up to five wineries. Follow the link below for information on this and several other available options. http://www.isa-arbor.org/events/conference/optionalActivities.aspx 2/23/2011 3:14:05 PM 205 The General Assembly of the United Nations has designated 2011 as the International Year of Forests, bringing awareness to the benefits of forests, trees, and sustainability around the globe. Follow the link below to the official site for information about the International Year of Forests, programs, and more. http://www.un.org/en/events/iyof2011/index.shtml?goback=.gmp_78188.gde_78188_member_40590652 2/23/2011 9:45:38 AM 200 ISA is still searching for the 2011 True Professionals of Arboriculture. If you know someone who reaches out and finds ways to make the importance of the arborists and the profession known to everyone they meet, submit a nomination today. The deadline is March 31, 2011, so get your nomination in today. http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/awardsPrograms/trueProfessionalAwards.aspx 2/22/2011 11:03:53 AM 199 Students - Make plans and mark your calendars for the 2011 Midwest Urban Tree Care Forum, taking place March 25th and 26th in the Chicago Area. There is also a student essay contest, and entries are due by March 5th. Follow the link below for complete details and sign up today! http://www.masslaboratory.org/midwesturbantreecareforum.htm 2/21/2011 3:58:33 PM 198 High winds claimed a historic tree victim over the weekend as the National Christmas Tree failed at its base due to weather conditions. Read more about the tree and conditions that led to the failure at the link below. http://www.cnn.com/2011/POLITICS/02/19/nat.christmas.tree.felled/index.html?eref=mrss_igoogle_cnn 2/21/2011 9:49:47 AM 197 Download the latest episode of our "Science of Arboriculture" podcast series, available now at the link below and on iTunes. This month, Philip van Wassenaer focuses on the use of pulling tests for real-world tree stability assessments. A CEU quiz is available for this podcast as well. Enjoy, and have a great weekend! http://www.isa-arbor.org/education/onlineLearning/PodcastDetail.aspx?ID=7 2/18/2011 4:00:38 PM 196 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 now through April 4, 2011. For specific details on how and where to submit comments, follow the link below. http://www.isa-arbor.org/newsroom/industryNews/index.aspx 2/18/2011 8:54:31 AM 194 A couple of weeks ago we posted a story here about some well traveled tree seeds that had gone to the moon and back as part of the Apollo 14 mission. Now NASA has begun to track down the trees growing from these seeds and scattered across the U.S. Follow the link below for the story of how a simple e-mail from a third-grade class in Indiana launched this great search and story. http://www.usatoday.com/tech/science/space/2011-02-17-Moontrees17_ST_N.htm 2/17/2011 4:23:51 PM 193 Can’t find a certification exam in your area? Consider computer-based testing! It’s convenient, affordable, and most importantly, you have your exam results right away. Look for a Pearson Vue testing facility near you at the link below. http://www6.pearsonvue.com/Dispatcher?application=VTCLocator&action=actStartApp&v=W2L&cid=508 2/17/2011 10:55:18 AM 192 Earlier this month in the Philippines, 2011 tree seedlings were planted as part of a program to celebrate 2011 as the International Year of the Forest. Read more about the species planted, the program, and the International Year of the Forest at the link below. http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=16316 2/16/2011 2:54:17 PM 191 Students - Did you know that the ISA offers a fellowship opportunity each summer for one student to work with the ISA and attend the annual conference (in Australia this year)? If you are enrolled in an appropriate program, you can apply. Visit the link below for more information on eligibility and application. Applications for this one-of-a-kind opportunity are being accepted now through March 15th. http://www.isa-arbor.com/students/awardsAndScholarships/index.aspx 2/16/2011 11:17:00 AM 190 What is a tree worth? A lot more than you might think. The University of Georgia recently compiled and studied data in order to calculate a value for the state's forests. Check out the article linked below for more details. http://www.ajc.com/business/uga-puts-an-environmental-832905.html 2/15/2011 4:03:34 PM 189 Want to get up close to koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, dingoes, emus and other Australian wildlife? Then sign up for the Blue Mountains Experience tour while you are in Australia for the 2011 ISA Annual Conference. To learn more about this and other exciting opportunities, visit the Optional Activities page on the conference website link below. And join us Down Under for the 2011 ISA Conference! http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/conference/optionalActivities.aspx 2/15/2011 9:43:24 AM 188 ResearchGATE is an online network specifically for researchers in a variety of fields, including horticulture, agriculture science, and several other areas. If you are a researcher or are interested in connecting with researchers in fields related to arboriculture, find out more about ResearchGATE at the link below. http://www.researchgate.net/ 2/14/2011 5:01:50 PM 186 Certification opportunity - Arborists and tree care professionals in Hong Kong - Mark your calendars for the ISA Certified Arborist, Utility, & Municipal Exam, March 26th in Shek Kip Mei, Kowloon. The deadline to register is March 10, 2011 and the seat limit is 200. Find more information and apply online today at the link below. http://www.isa-arbor.com/certification/becomeCertified/applications.aspx 2/14/2011 5:01:42 PM 185 Don't miss this month's episode of Detective Dendro, available now at the link below. A concerned tree manager calls Dendro about his declining green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica). Upon inspection, Dendro finds a biotic agent is the culprit. But which one? Listen online or through iTunes, and visit our site for the CEU quiz available for this podcast. http://www.isa-arbor.org/education/onlineLearning/PodcastDetail.aspx?ID=4 2/14/2011 5:01:38 PM 184 If you're in the Colorado area, register today for the Urban Tree Care Workshop being hosted by the Colorado State Forest Service and its partners. Several topics will be discussed, and lunch is included. The workshop is on the 18th of this month, but registration is only open through today (on-site registration will also be available the day of). Visit the link below for more information. http://www.journal-advocate.com/ci_17340347 2/14/2011 5:01:33 PM 183 Trees tell a lot of different stories, and record a tremendous amount of information. That includes indicators of historical climate conditions, which are helping researchers identify significant droughts in history and their potential effects on civilizations. Read more about the study at the link below. http://news.discovery.com/history/mexico-tree-ring-history-drought-110209.html 2/10/2011 3:11:22 PM 182 Fresh off their Superbowl win, the Green Bay Packers are providing 312 new trees to be planted in Brown County, Wisconsin. The number represents one tree for each first down the team earned during the season. Find out more at the link below. http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2011102100547 2/10/2011 3:11:18 PM 181 Identifying trees - For arborists it's all part of a day's work, but for some people it's also a fun, enjoyable hobby! Naturalists in Arkansas took it upon themselves to identify trees and mark them with plaques to educate visitors about trees along the trail. Read more about their efforts at the link below. http://www.baxterbulletin.com/article/20110126/NEWS01/101260323/1002/news01/North-Central-Arkansas-Master-Naturalists-identify-trees-along-David-s-Trail 2/10/2011 3:11:12 PM 179 Here in Illinois where the ISA headquarters is located, one local business has come up with an interesting use for recycled Christmas trees - Using them in ponds to provide shelter and breeding grounds for small fish and aquatic life. Read more about this interesting idea at the link below. http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/freshwater-farms-finds-use-for-old-christmas-trees-1061596.html 2/10/2011 3:11:09 PM 177 The fresh scent of Pine trees may be helping to develop more accurate air quality models for environmental researchers. Read the article at the link below to learn more about the study and the findings. http://eponline.com/articles/2011/01/27/pine-tree-study-may-help-make-air-quality-models-closer-to-reality.aspx 2/10/2011 3:11:05 PM 176 Plan your trip to the ISA Annual Conference in Australia now. Hotel rooms are now available at a discounted rate for conference goers. Follow the link below for more information on how to book your room in advance and save. And don't forget the 2011 ISA International Conference and International Tree Climbing Championship takes place 23-27 of July, 2011 in Sydney, Australia. http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/conference/registrationAndHousing.aspx 2/10/2011 3:11:02 PM 174 New signage at Bicentennial Park in Bay Minette, Alabama offers information on how Native Americans and early settlers used local plants and trees for a variety of purposes. Read some of the examples and more information at the link below. http://baldwincountynow.com/articles/2011/01/31/baldwin_living/doc4d4196319aeff044974096.txt 2/10/2011 3:10:58 PM 173 Are you going to be in Australia for the 2011 ISA Conference and ITCC? Are you interested in volunteering as a scorer or technician for the ITCC while you're there? Take part in the event on an even bigger level by volunteering to get involved. E-mail itcc@isa-arbor.com for more information on how you can volunteer for the event. http://www.isa-arbor.org/events/treeClimbingChampionships/index.aspx 2/10/2011 3:10:52 PM 171 Students - Did you know that the ISA offers a fellowship opportunity each summer for one student to work with the ISA and attend the annual conference? If you are a junior or senior enrolled in an appropriate 4-year program, you can apply. Visit the link below for more information on eligibility and application. Applications for this one-of-a-kind opportunity are being accepted now through March 15th. http://www.isa-arbor.com/students/awardsAndScholarships/index.aspx 2/10/2011 3:10:48 PM 170 Check out this month's edition of ArborViews, our podcast series presenting interviews with researchers and tree workers from a variety of backgrounds. This episode features Dr. Edward Gilman discussing root pruning and other nursery production strategies that may affect root form. Listen online at the link below or subscribe to this and each ISA podcast through iTunes. http://www.isa-arbor.org/education/onlineLearning/PodcastDetail.aspx?ID=8 2/10/2011 3:10:44 PM 169 Visit the link below for the latest edition of our Climbing and Rigging video podcast series. This month's episode demonstrates a couple of French Prusik Hitches, the Valdôtain tresse (Vt) and the Machard tresse (Mt). Watch at our website, or visit iTunes to subscribe to this and other ISA podcast series. http://www.isa-arbor.org/education/onlineLearning/PodcastDetail.aspx?ID=5 2/10/2011 3:10:39 PM 168 Trees need to have a good long life in order to do what they do best, but trees planted along highways and in urban areas often suffer from shortened lifespans. Research taking place in Ontario right now seeks to determine the conditions, species, and planting techniques that can help these trees live longer and work harder for the environment. http://www.niagarafallsreview.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2948747 2/10/2011 3:10:34 PM 167 Balancing the damage from beetle infestation and natural plant cycles in forests is a delicate and difficult process, as evidenced by stories like this from the Colorado and Wyoming areas. Researchers and foresters continue to strive for a balance between treatment, removal, prevention, and the needs of the forest overall. http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_17163793 2/10/2011 3:10:29 PM 164 Decoding the genes that give certain tree diseases their resistance to tree defenses could provide an answer as to how they can be detected and even treated. Follow the link below to an article detailing the recent developments in deciphering the genes in Blue Stain Fungus, and how that knowledge could inform detection techniques. http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=mountain-pine-beetle-fungus 2/10/2011 3:10:24 PM 163 We usually think of trees as rooted in one place, but some of them are very well traveled. For instance, some trees, or at least their seeds, have been to the moon and back. Follow the link below for the story about the unique trip that some of these trees took, and where they are growing now. http://www.montereycountyweekly.com/news/2011/jan/20/tree-space/ 2/10/2011 3:10:19 PM 162 ISA is growing! The International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) is currently seeking qualified candidates for 3 openings at our headquarters in Champaign, Illinois. For complete information on these exciting opportunities, including duties, requirements, and application process, visit the link below. And help us promote the profession of arboriculture around the world. http://www.isa-arbor.org/about/staff/staffEmployment.aspx 2/10/2011 3:07:29 PM 161 If you haven't done so already, enjoy the January edition of "ISA Today" at the link below. It includes items and articles on a variety of topics, including information on nominations for several ISA awards programs, the board of directors elections, current topics on the ISA discussion forums, and more. http://www.isa-arbor.com/newsletters/isaToday/2011Jan/index.aspx 2/10/2011 3:07:25 PM 160 Expert risk assessment is becoming more common in cities and municipalities around the world, as governments look for ways to balance public safety and the health and benefits of trees. Read about one such example in the article below. http://www.thewestonmercury.co.uk/news/council_considers_risk_from_trees_and_their_branches_1_777680 2/10/2011 3:07:05 PM 159 The International Society of Arboriculture has recently posted 3 career opportunities for experienced and qualified individuals with an interest in the arboriculture field. Visit the link below to read more about each position and their requirements. http://www.isa-arbor.org/about/staff/staffEmployment.aspx 2/15/2011 9:32:54 AM 158 Just another example of how trees are good for the environment and people all at the same time - A unique Acacia tree planted among crops in Malawi fertilizes the crops and offers better yields naturally. Read more at the link below. http://www.nationmw.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=13052%3Afertiliser-tree-works-wonders-on-yields&catid=59%3Aenvironment&Itemid=177 2/10/2011 3:06:05 PM 157 Enjoy your copy of "Arborist News" each month AND earn CEUs for free, all at the same time. ISA Members can take our Arborist News CEU quizzes online, and passing scores will be added to your account within 48 hours. Visit the link below for more details. http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineLearning/arbNewsQuizzes.aspx 2/10/2011 3:06:01 PM 156 Students - Did you know that the ISA offers a fellowship opportunity each summer for one student to work with the ISA and attend the annual conference? If you are a junior or senior enrolled in an appropriate 4-year program, you can apply. Visit the link below for more information on eligibility and application. Applications for this one-of-a-kind opportunity are being accepted now through March 15th. http://www.isa-arbor.com/students/awardsAndScholarships/index.aspx 2/10/2011 3:05:53 PM 154 2011 True Professionals of Arboriculture nominations are now open. Deadline to nominate someone as a 2011 True Professional of Arboriculture is March 31, 2011. http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/awardsPrograms/trueProfessionalAwards.aspx 12/14/2010 4:10:16 PM 144 Nominations for the ISA Awards of Distinction (formerly ISA International Awards) are now being accepted. The deadline for submissions is March 31, 2011 http://www.isa-arbor.com/events/awardsPrograms/internationalAwards.aspx 12/14/2010 4:11:56 PM 143 On October 1, 2010, ISA’s public outreach arm, www.TreesAreGood.org, will launch a national advertising campaign to educate consumers about the need for and value of professional tree care. A 30-second public service announcement will air on more than 140 television stations across the U.S. during each new episode of Nosak Raw, a reality television series that follows Paul Nosak and his crew as they complete tree removals in the Tulsa, Oklahoma area. http://www.youtube.com/user/ISAAdmin#p/a/u/0/V1g9iGM2u44 10/18/2010 2:35:12 PM 132 Anchor Bridge Ropeworks, Inc., is calling for the immediate cessation of the use of the Anchor Bridge Replacement Rope Bridge. If you have this product on your harness, remove it from service immediately. For pictures and part number read complete recall notice. http://itcc.isa-arbor.com/rules-scoring/resources/Anchor%20Bridge%20Cessation%20Notice%20with%20Pictures.pdf 10/18/2010 12:09:13 PM 124 It's membership renewal time at ISA. Renew online now for your 2011 ISA Membership and save $5 off your dues. Join for 2 years and save $20. http://www.isa-arbor.com/members/login.aspx 10/18/2010 12:29:27 PM 123