ISA offers a variety of educational materials and products to help arborists expand their professional knowledge and experience. Every month, we will feature a product or group of products. In March, ISA is featuring the new third edition of the Best Management Practices (BMP)—Tree Risk Assessment, written by E. Thomas Smiley, Nelda Matheny, and Sharon Lilly, Brian Kane, Ryan Klein and Beth Brantley.

Trees offer a wide range of benefits, and as an arborist you are aware that, in most cases, the benefits outweigh the risks. The Tree Risk Assessment process is a comprehensive method to identify, analyze, and report these risks. By effectively assessing and addressing tree-related risks, tree benefits and longevity can be extended in urban spaces around the world.

This third edition boasts updated, vibrant, full-color illustrations available in print and digital formats, ensuring clarity and engagement. Furthermore, it is a companion to Clause 13 of the ANSI A300 Tree Care Standards and offers a corresponding Continuing Education Unit (CEU) opportunity.

Read more about the BMP-Tree risk Assessment on the ISA website.